Select committee: Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Conclusion 49
2nd Report - Human Rights of Children in the Social Care System in England
Published 27 Aug 2026
Addressed to Ministry of Justice
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Conclusion (the committee's words)
People in care, their carers, care leavers, and people receiving support from the children’s social care system often find it difficult or do not know how to secure legal advice and advocacy services, and they are often afraid of retaliation from providers. This seriously affects their ability to enforce their rights. (Conclusion, Paragraph 248)
From: Human Rights (Joint Committee), 2nd Report - Human Rights of Children in the Social Care System in England (HC 161), 27 August 2026
Government response
No government response linked yet: deadline 27 October 2026, 5 days ago.