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England Urged to Ban Smacking Children
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is urging England to ban the physical punishment of children, citing harm to their health and citing that 67 countries have already banned smacking, while a recent poll shows 71% of English adults disapprove of it.
England Urged to Ban Smacking Children
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is urging England to ban the physical punishment of children, citing harm to their health and citing that 67 countries have already banned smacking, while a recent poll shows 71% of English adults disapprove of it.
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48% Bias Score
Father Faces 15 Years for Abusing 10-Month-Old Daughter in Russia
A 29-year-old father in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, is facing up to 15 years in prison for severely abusing his 10-month-old daughter in December 2024, while the mother may also face charges for neglect; the incident highlights systemic child protection failures.
Father Faces 15 Years for Abusing 10-Month-Old Daughter in Russia
A 29-year-old father in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, is facing up to 15 years in prison for severely abusing his 10-month-old daughter in December 2024, while the mother may also face charges for neglect; the incident highlights systemic child protection failures.
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64% Bias Score
Dutch System Failures Exposed After Child Abuse Case
A 10-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, nearly died from severe abuse inflicted by her foster parents; two Syrian boys previously in the same home also suffered abuse, prompting apologies from Dutch State Secretaries who admitted systemic failures in child protection.
Dutch System Failures Exposed After Child Abuse Case
A 10-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, nearly died from severe abuse inflicted by her foster parents; two Syrian boys previously in the same home also suffered abuse, prompting apologies from Dutch State Secretaries who admitted systemic failures in child protection.
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44% Bias Score
France Appoints High Commissioner for Children Amidst Concerns Over Ministry Structure
France appointed Sarah El Haïry, former Minister Delegate for Youth, as High Commissioner for Children on Wednesday, addressing concerns of child protection associations. However, the office's placement under the Ministry of Health and unconfirmed budget raise concerns about its effectiveness.
France Appoints High Commissioner for Children Amidst Concerns Over Ministry Structure
France appointed Sarah El Haïry, former Minister Delegate for Youth, as High Commissioner for Children on Wednesday, addressing concerns of child protection associations. However, the office's placement under the Ministry of Health and unconfirmed budget raise concerns about its effectiveness.
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40% Bias Score
Notre-Dame de Bétharram Admits Responsibility for Child Sexual Abuse, Announces Compensation Fund and Inquiry
The Notre-Dame de Bétharram religious congregation in France admitted responsibility for past sexual abuse of children at its school and announced a new compensation fund and an independent inquiry to address over 150 complaints, most of which are time-barred.
Notre-Dame de Bétharram Admits Responsibility for Child Sexual Abuse, Announces Compensation Fund and Inquiry
The Notre-Dame de Bétharram religious congregation in France admitted responsibility for past sexual abuse of children at its school and announced a new compensation fund and an independent inquiry to address over 150 complaints, most of which are time-barred.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Child Protection System Failures Lead to Severe Child Abuse
An 11-year-old girl in Vlaardingen suffered severe injuries from alleged years of abuse in foster care; investigations revealed communication failures and insufficient oversight among multiple agencies, including foster care organizations, police, and Veilig Thuis, highlighting systemic flaws in the...
Dutch Child Protection System Failures Lead to Severe Child Abuse
An 11-year-old girl in Vlaardingen suffered severe injuries from alleged years of abuse in foster care; investigations revealed communication failures and insufficient oversight among multiple agencies, including foster care organizations, police, and Veilig Thuis, highlighting systemic flaws in the...
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24% Bias Score
Doctors Call for Complete Ban on Smacking Children in England
Leading child doctors are pushing for a complete ban on smacking children in England, aiming to remove the "reasonable punishment" legal defense currently in place; the Department for Education, however, says it has no plans to change the law.
Doctors Call for Complete Ban on Smacking Children in England
Leading child doctors are pushing for a complete ban on smacking children in England, aiming to remove the "reasonable punishment" legal defense currently in place; the Department for Education, however, says it has no plans to change the law.
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44% Bias Score
Girl's Suicide Highlights Systemic Failures in Youth Justice
Fifteen-year-old Rhianan Rudd, facing terror charges, died by suicide in May 2022 after taking an overdose days before a bail hearing; a social worker had warned of the potential for self-harm, highlighting the significant impact of the legal proceedings on her mental health; charges were later drop...
Girl's Suicide Highlights Systemic Failures in Youth Justice
Fifteen-year-old Rhianan Rudd, facing terror charges, died by suicide in May 2022 after taking an overdose days before a bail hearing; a social worker had warned of the potential for self-harm, highlighting the significant impact of the legal proceedings on her mental health; charges were later drop...
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Child Welfare System Fails; Severe Abuse Case Prompts Reform Calls
A 10-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, suffered near-fatal abuse from her foster parents, exposing systemic failures in the Dutch child welfare system, leading to apologies from four state secretaries and calls for reforms to increase accountability and child protection.
Dutch Child Welfare System Fails; Severe Abuse Case Prompts Reform Calls
A 10-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, suffered near-fatal abuse from her foster parents, exposing systemic failures in the Dutch child welfare system, leading to apologies from four state secretaries and calls for reforms to increase accountability and child protection.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Child Protection System Failures Lead to Severe Child Abuse
An 11-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, suffered severe injuries, likely from years of abuse within her foster family. Multiple agencies failed to adequately respond to repeated warnings due to poor communication and oversight, highlighting systemic flaws in the Dutch child protection syste...
Dutch Child Protection System Failures Lead to Severe Child Abuse
An 11-year-old girl in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, suffered severe injuries, likely from years of abuse within her foster family. Multiple agencies failed to adequately respond to repeated warnings due to poor communication and oversight, highlighting systemic flaws in the Dutch child protection syste...
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24% Bias Score
Perm Child Abuse Case Highlights Systemic Failures
In Perm, Russia, a 9-year-old boy, Valera, was brutally assaulted and almost drowned by his stepfather, who has a criminal record; neighbors intervened, and authorities are investigating while providing support to the family.
Perm Child Abuse Case Highlights Systemic Failures
In Perm, Russia, a 9-year-old boy, Valera, was brutally assaulted and almost drowned by his stepfather, who has a criminal record; neighbors intervened, and authorities are investigating while providing support to the family.
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60% Bias Score
West Virginia Judge Orders Oversight of Child Protective Services After Suicide Attempt
Following a 12-year-old foster child's suicide attempt in a West Virginia hotel, a judge ordered a year-long improvement period for the state's child protective services, mandating a monitor to oversee placements and create public reports on children housed in unlicensed facilities; this comes after...
West Virginia Judge Orders Oversight of Child Protective Services After Suicide Attempt
Following a 12-year-old foster child's suicide attempt in a West Virginia hotel, a judge ordered a year-long improvement period for the state's child protective services, mandating a monitor to oversee placements and create public reports on children housed in unlicensed facilities; this comes after...
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32% Bias Score
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