Website censured over Kate Moss slogan T-shirts – The Guardian

Posted August 10th, 2011 in advertising, children, consumer protection, internet, news by sally

“A website that stocked a range of children’s T-shirts bearing a controversial quote from Kate Moss has been censured by the Advertising Standards Authority.”

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The Guardian, 10th August 2011

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Hull council failures left children at risk from mother’s violent partner – The Guardian

Posted August 9th, 2011 in children, domestic violence, local government, news, ombudsmen by sally

“Hull city council has been sharply criticised by the local government ombudsman over its ‘failures’ to act on complaints that children were in danger from their mother’s ‘mentally ill, violent’ partner.”

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The Guardian, 9th August 2011

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Anglesey child policies ‘serious shortcomings’ – report – BBC News

Posted August 8th, 2011 in children, news, social services, Wales by tracey

“A report has highlighted ‘serious shortcomings’ in the way Anglesey council deals with the needs of vulnerable children.”

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BBC News, 8th August 2011

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Seven in ten children ignore Asbo warnings – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 5th, 2011 in ASBOs, children, news by sally

“Seven in ten children and teenagers are ignoring Asbos, fuelling fears they are treated as little more than a badge of honour, figures reveal for the first time.”

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Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2011

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Investigation launched into heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 26th, 2011 in children, hospitals, medical treatment, news by tracey

“A Government health watchdog has launched an investigation into allegations that children undergoing heart surgery at a leading hospital received inadequate treatment.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th July 2011

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Trafficked girl’s carer in court fight for access to children’s services – The Guardian

“A girl who spent her childhood imprisoned in a brothel before being trafficked into the UK for sexual exploitation should not be treated as an adult, her lawyer argued on Wednesday.”

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The Guardian, 20th July 2011

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Sonning Common baby-shake death man jailed – BBC News

Posted July 21st, 2011 in children, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A 26-year-old man has been jailed for six years for shaking a four-month-old boy to death in Oxfordshire.”

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BBC News, 20th July 2011

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Duke of Manchester’s illegitimate children have claim to estate, judge rules – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 20th, 2011 in bigamy, child support, children, news, peerages & dignities, trusts by tracey

“The children of the Duke of Manchester’s bigamous second marriage can benefit from his estate, after a judge ruled that the aristocracy cannot ignore the rights of illegitimate offspring.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th July 2011

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Leeds City Council failed children with special needs – BBC News

Posted July 12th, 2011 in children, local government, news, ombudsmen, reports, special educational needs by tracey

“There were ‘serious and extensive failures’ in the way Leeds City Council treated three children with special educational needs, a report has found.”

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BBC News, 11th July 2011

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Boy who died in fall from Crete hotel balcony to get second inquest – The Guardian

Posted July 12th, 2011 in children, inquests, mental health, news, unlawful killing by tracey

“A new inquest is to be held in November into the death of a six-year-old boy who was killed when his father jumped from a hotel balcony in Greece while holding him.”

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The Guardian, 11th July 2011

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High Court backs children’s guardian independence – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 8th, 2011 in children, guardianship, news by tracey

“A High Court ruling has reasserted the independence of children’s guardians from state control. In a landmark judgment, Sir Nicholas Wall said the court-appointed guardians were a vital element in protecting children.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 7th July 2011

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Met police kettled pupils aged 11 during fee protests, court told – The Guardian

Posted July 6th, 2011 in children, demonstrations, human rights, news, police by sally

“Metropolitan police officers illegally detained children as young as 11 for more than six hours during a ‘kettling’ operation against tuition fee protesters, the high court has been told.”

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The Guardian, 5th July 2011

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Human trafficking victims will not be treated as criminals, says CPS – The Guardian

“Women and children who it is suspected have been trafficked into the UK should no longer be treated as criminals, according to new guidance to prosecutors issued by the Crown Prosecution Service.”

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The Guardian, 3rd July 2011

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Inquiry launched after police turn up at midnight to question 13-year-old who ‘threw apple’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 30th, 2011 in assault, children, complaints, inquiries, news, police by sally

“A police force has launched an inquiry to discover why two of its officers went to the home of a 13-year-old schoolboy at nearly midnight to question him about throwing an apple at a fellow pupil.”

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Daily Telegraph, 30th June 2011

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‘Whitebirk witches’ given anti-social behaviour orders – BBC News

Posted June 30th, 2011 in ASBOs, children, news, young offenders by sally

“Two girls who were known as the ‘Whitebirk witches’ have been given anti-social behaviour orders (Asbos) for terrorising their neighbours.”

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BBC News, 29th June 2011

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More rights for children and vulnerable adults in court – Ministry of Justice

Posted June 28th, 2011 in children, news, witnesses by sally

“New laws to help make it easier for children and vulnerable victims and witnesses to give evidence in court come into force today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 27th June 2011

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New rules on giving evidence aimed at protecting vulnerable – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted June 28th, 2011 in children, news, witnesses by sally

“New laws designed to make it easier for children and vulnerable people to give evidence in court came into force today (27 June).”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 27th June 2011

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Sunderland Council apologises after rape by boy, 11 – BBC News

Posted June 15th, 2011 in children, local government, mental health, news, rape, social services by sally

“A council has apologised for mistakes which led to an 11-year-old raping another boy.”

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BBC News, 15th June 2011

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Grant Yuill cleared of rubbing methadone on baby’s gums – BBC News

Posted June 14th, 2011 in child cruelty, children, drug offences, news by sally

“A man has been cleared of rubbing methadone on his baby daughter’s gums.”

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BBC News, 14th June 2011

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Teacher jailed indefinitely for sexual abuse – The Guardian

Posted June 14th, 2011 in attempts, children, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences, teachers by sally

“A primary school teacher who filmed himself sexually abusing young girls in his classroom has been jailed indefinitely.”

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The Guardian, 14th June 2011

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