Barnardo's and the NSPCC are now leading the review, sifting through submitted written and oral evidence.
NSPCC NI policy officer Colin Reid said they hoped to publish information and recommendations within the next six months.
The inquiry began in Spring 2002, following a rise in numbers of reported child abuse cases and concerns over the high number of children on the Child Protection Register. It set out to look at the roles and responsibilities of relevant agencies, resources, legislative frameworks and the role of the child protection register.
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
