Peter Clarke said he had strong concerns about the Serious and Organised Crime and Police Bill, which is currently passing through the House of Commons.
The Bill would make it legal to name children appearing in criminal courts for breaching an Asbo. Clarke said: "I just hope that they really abandon this course because it is chipping away at the fundamental rights of children."
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here