Children: Public Services
Lords · Question HL8314 · Tabled 10 Jun 2025 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Jamieson
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to grant the new Child Protection Authority for England powers to regulate or inspect local authorities in relation to (1) children’s services and (2) other public services which may have a bearing on c
Answer
Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 24 Jun 2025
On 9 April, the government published its progress update on tackling child sexual abuse. This included a commitment to the creation of a Child Protection Authority in England. This will help make the child protection system clearer and more unified and en...