The move has drawn criticism from sector leaders and children’s rights groups who claim it is a “dangerous” relaxation of safeguards, however, the government has dismissed these claims, saying the crisis “means that in some circumstances, local authorities, providers, agencies, and partners may find it more difficult to meet the full range of statutory duties relating to vulnerable children”.
What changes have been imposed?
The Adoption and Children (Coronavirus)(Amendment) Regulations 2020 relax or remove around 65 legal protections across 10 separate acts on issues including social worker visits, adoption and fostering processes and children’s residential care.
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