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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bancroft

‘Horrendous’ practice of handcuffing children in care must be banned, MPs warn

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A coalition of MPs and peers is calling for the “horrendous” practice of handcuffing children in care during transport to be banned.

Local authorities often use private firms when moving children between care homes or to hospital or court appointments, but concerns have been raised that in some instances restraints are used.

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