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Letters: Timely action at Yarl's Wood

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Your article on Bedfordshire Local Safeguarding Children Board's review into an allegation of sexual assault at Yarl's Wood was right to point out the number of organisations concerned at the centre's failings.

The children's commissioner uncovered a number of serious concerns at Yarl's Wood during a visit there late last year.

We were concerned to see details of an incident regarding sexually harmful behaviour. We referred this to the appropriate authorities and welcome this resulting report.

We hope the recommendations will be acted upon as soon as possible so children in Yarl's Wood are appropriately safeguarded.

Sue Berelowitz, deputy children's commissioner for England


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