A legal challenge launched against cuts to young people's services in North Somerset has been dismissed by a High Court judge, the BBC reports. The action was brought on behalf of 21-year-old Aaron Hunt, who claimed the council had breached the Equality Act by failing to consult properly on youth service cuts of 71 per cent over the next three years.
The NSPCC is urging parents to “keep kids safe from harm” over the summer, as part of a campaign launched today. The campaign follows a sharp increase in calls about children at risk during last year’s summer holidays, because of issues such as being left home alone or playing in the street unsupervised. The charity is offering advice to parents on keeping children safe and asks them to contact the NSPCC if they are worried about another child.
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