Children in Care (Custody) Bill
A Bill to make provision about the services provided by local authorities in relation to the care of children in care in custody; and for connected purposes.
The Bill would impose a duty on local authorities in respect of looked-after children who are detained in custody. It would also make provision for a new Care of Children Advisory Panel to advise the Secretary of State on how to allocate budgetary responsibility for care for detained looked-after children.
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Progress through Parliament2 stages recorded
Commons
1st reading
21 Jan 2009
Commons
2nd reading
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