"David and Heather Bowen were told they would not be allowed to take in children because of their approach to 'behaviour management'," reports the paper.
"Somerset County Council, however, advertises on its website that foster parents can have a criminal record, be homosexual, disabled, on benefits, be of any age and religion and be married or single." And your point is?
The paper quoted Liberal Democrat MP John Hemming, chairman of campaign group Justice for Families: "There are strange senses of priorities in children's services. Children in care may be allowed to prostitute themselves so as not to infringe their human rights, but are prevented by health and safety regulations from making toast for each other."
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