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A child’s voice in care proceedings

A child’s voice in care proceedings

by Julie Doughty | Nov 28, 2025 | Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch, Legal blogging

A recent care case heard in Cardiff Family Court highlighted the experiences of children living in fear of their parents’ unpredictable and violent behaviour. The judge said that despite her having 30 years experience in care work, the children’s descriptions (in...

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