Rebuilding “trust” after abuse is revealed on CCTV and there are no available options for alternative care provision

There is CCTV showing staff failing to intervene when JC soiled himself, staff sleeping, inappropriate use of their phones… Some staff have been removed from his care package. Others have received final warnings and further training”.  These “others” are still caring for JC.

Balancing open justice and P’s right to privacy: A protected party says NO to a public observer “and her voice shall be heard”

By Eleanor Tallon, 3rd September 2024 Editorial Note: The judgment (making this hearing private) has now been published: Stockport MBC v NN & Anor [2024] EWCOP 51 (T1) I was not able to observe this hearing because the protected party, N, said she did not want an observer as “she doesn’t know who they are orContinue reading “Balancing open justice and P’s right to privacy: A protected party says NO to a public observer “and her voice shall be heard””