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Children’s Commissioners trespassing where they have no business

In their demand for a new law making it a criminal offence for parents to smack their children, the UK’s four children’s commissioners are championing a radical children’s rights agenda and not acting as the true champions of children, according to the Family Education Trust. The Trust’s Director, Norman Wells, commented: “The commissioners seem to …


Bulletin 122: Winter 2005/2006

In this issue: Annual General Meeting and Conference Doubts remain over children’s database In loco parentis: badge of honour to be discarded or restored? Confidentiality policy challenged in High Court ‘Morning-after pill’ figures cause concern Special offer – two books for the price of one Book Reviews o Mentoring Marriages o No Man’s Land o …


Bulletin 121: Autumn 2005

In this issue: ‘Somewhere to go, something to do’ – the Green Paper on youth Do we really need more public investment in youth activities? Youth ‘matters’, but what about marriage? ‘The Future of Family Law’ Building a culture of respect: Where does the family fit in? Parenting orders The Respect Task Force ‘Fiscal Policy …


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