Local Government Association: Press Releases
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Welsh ministers launch anti-trafficking drive
News Article 28 August 2007
Welsh ministers have issued guidance for professionals on how to tackle child trafficking.
Database puts family privacy at risk
Press Review 22 November 2006
A proposed mass surveillance of all children in England and Wales will shatter family privacy, according to parliament's information commissioner.
Warning on school sex offender checks
News Article 20 June 2006
After a damning Ofsted report, Alan Johnson has announced that schools will face tighter rules on employing sex offenders.
Kelly orders sex offenders review
News Article 11 January 2006
The education secretary has commissioned an "exhaustive review" into cases of sex offenders being allowed to work with children.
Commission calls for parental smacking ban
Press Review 11 November 2005
Parents should be banned from inflicting even mild smacks on their children, a report from the Commission on Families and the Wellbeing of Children has argued.
'Meeting the Needs of Sexually Exploited Young People in London' - comment from Sir Robin Wales
Stakeholder Press Release 22 July 2005
Child protection system under renewed fire
Press Review 14 July 2005
The child protection system remains inconsistent, understaffed and uncoordinated, according to a report published today by eight independent government inspectorates.
Minister leads religious abuse summit
Press Review 12 July 2005
Representatives of African churches in the
