A Bill to make requirements regarding the safeguarding of runaway and missing children; and for connected purposes
The Bill would make provisions for the safeguarding of runaway and missing children. It would require the Secretary of State to make appropriate provision for the collecting and reporting of information about runaway and missing children, and for co-ordination among police, local authorities and other bodies.
House of Commons
30 October 2008
The Runaway and Missing Children Bill aims to strengthen safeguarding for children who run away or go missing. It would set out how information about these children is collected and reported, and require police, local authorities and other bodies to work together to respond effectively.
The bill is at its early stage of passage, currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.
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