It’s been 15 years since we first met. I remember how worried your midwife was when she referred you. You were pregnant, street homeless and dependent on drugs.
The controversial Illegal Migration Bill which seeks to limit the rights of asylum seekers who travel to the UK through “illegal routes” has passed the House of Commons.
This draconian, punitive policy was introduced by former Conservative Chancellor George Osbourne and the latest data highlights the number of claimants affected by the change in policy as a result of having a third or subsequent child in their household.
The draft guidance further discriminates against Gypsy and Traveller communities, with it telling police to avoid ‘gold-plating’ the human rights of those using unauthorised encampments.
The publication of the phase 2 review from the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel presents a damning verdict on services that should be there to protect some of the most marginalised children with disabilities and complex needs.