'Wilful neglect' proposals raise fears over damage to social work
Neil Puffett
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Children's services leaders say the government's plans to extend wilful neglect sanctions of up to five years in prison to social care and education professionals will harm joint working and deter many entering the sector.
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