The Adoption and Children (Coronavirus)(Amendment) Regulations 2020, also known as Statutory Instrument 1445, was introduced on 24 April, bypassing parliament’s usual 21-day period of consultation and parliamentary scrutiny.
It relaxes and removes dozens of safeguards to vulnerable children including those around foster and adoption proceedings, protections for children on the edge of care and standards of care in children’s homes.
A debate over the changes is planned to take place in the House of Commons this afternoon (Wednesday) after Labour leader Keir Starmer tabled a humble address to be laid in front of the Queen over the issue which has drawn criticism from across the sector.
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