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This atmosphere of hostility towards human rights and legal accountability in the UK cannot continue.

BASW England wrote to Lords ahead of Tuesday’s Second Reading with a briefing about the key issues within the Bill.

BASW strongly encourages members to share their views

Find out more about the Scottish Parliament's first ever Cross-Party Group on Social Work

The letter comes after the Government announced a national review into the case.

The briefing was used by several MPs to call for properly resourced children’s social care

BASW UK CEO Ruth Allen was interviewed by Channel 4 News, BASW England National Director Maris Stratulis spoke to ITV Central News, while BASW England Professional Officer Paul Shuttleworth appeared on BBC Radio Leicester.

There must absolutely be answers and learning from this terrible tragedy and social workers need to be supported to do the vital work they do.

John McGowan, General Secretary of the Social Workers Union offers condolences to the family of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes

The British Association of Social Workers sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and all those affected by the horrific murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes. We await the outcome of the local child safeguarding practice review and independent police review, to understand findings and learning, including the potential impact of the pandemic and lockdowns.