INQUIRY INTO ABUSE IN CARE

Early day motion 1059, tabled 27 February 2008 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 30 members.

That this House notes with sadness the revelations from Jersey on children in care; recognises that English local authorities have placed children in Jersey; recalls that there have been numerous proven reports of abuse in care in England; endorses the call of the Care Leavers Association for a public inquiry into abuse in care; and calls for the law to be changed to ensure that children can speak out about their treatment in care in all circumstances prior to adulthood.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Liberal Democrat 9, Conservative 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, DUP 1.