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Children and Young Persons Bill [HL]

I support the noble Lord, Lord Judd. Although the intentions of government, particularly in relation to this Bill, are excellent, there is at least the possibility that this matter would be taken to court and, if so, the possibility that it would go through to the Judicial Committee of this House, which would be a very expensive and unnecessary procedure. So perhaps it could be made absolutely clear that either the social services department remains the public body or the provider becomes the public body. It does not matter which so long as it is clear that the child is protected in the event of a human rights failure. Otherwise, you risk the provisions of the Children and Young Persons Bill not being compatible with the convention rights.