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Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallMonday, 13 April 202618:00

e-petition 731497 relating to a disclosure and safeguarding mechanism for at-risk children

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

This Westminster Hall debate examines proposals for a new disclosure and safeguarding mechanism designed to better protect children identified as at-risk. The petition calls for improved systems to identify vulnerable children and ensure relevant information is shared between agencies to prevent harm.

This affects child protection policy across the UK. Improving safeguarding mechanisms could reduce child abuse and neglect by ensuring at-risk children are identified earlier and information flows effectively between schools, health services, social services, and police. The outcome may influence government policy on inter-agency data sharing and child protection frameworks.

Crime & PolicingSocial CareHealth & NHS

MPs most likely to speak

Dr Caroline JohnsonConservative and Unionist Party

Sleaford and North Hykeham

Karin SmythLabour Party

Bristol South

Stephen KinnockLabour Party

Aberafan Maesteg

Lewis AtkinsonLabour Party

Sunderland Central

Danny BealesLabour Party

Uxbridge and South Ruislip

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