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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Countess of Mar (Crossbench). It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 2003.


Ashton of Upholland, Baroness

Question
Whether the refusal of social services officials to expunge from their child abuse registers allegations against individuals of Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy, which prove to be false, is an abuse of the human rights of the individuals concerned.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
650 c874-5 
Session
2002-03
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Abuse Human rights Personal records Protection Parents Registration Social services Munchausen's syndrome