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Frontline staff in children’s safeguarding need support not criticism from the political parties

Recently, Prime Minister David Cameron proposed a threat to jail social workers and other public servants for ‘failing to protect’ children. These plans were supported by the Labour Party, with Yvette Cooper, the Shadow Home Secretary, reportedly saying Mr Cameron’s plans did not go far enough. Moreover, what is most troubling about Mr Cameron’s proposals are his comments about the protection of children and the compromise to safety.

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