Bottomley on new Children Act

Title

Bottomley on new Children Act

Genre

Interview

TX Date

13 Oct 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:03:05

Description

Interview with Health Minister, Virginia Bottomley, who says new laws governing the welfare of children should prevent situations which resulted in the Pindown inquiry into abuse at children’s homes in Staffordshire in the 1980s. Far-reaching legislation aimed at protecting youngsters and helping them cope with the break-up of families comes into effect today. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Virginia Bottomley

Keywords

Legislation; Family disorganization; Children (age group); Child abuse; Child welfare; Children Act 1991; Child welfare legislation

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