Belief in witchcraft, possession and exorcism

Emily Short made this Freedom of Information request to Brent Safeguarding Children Board
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Dear Brent Safeguarding Children Board,

I would like to know if you have any guidelines or documents which
specifically deal with child abuse related to the belief in
witchcraft, possession and exorcism. If so, what are they and when
were they made?

Have any incidents of child abuse come to your attention, which
involve the belief
in witchcraft, possession and exorcism in the last 20 years?

I would like a list of incidents including, when and where the
incidents happened, and the severity of the case. I would also like
to be given as much detail as
possible of the said incidents.

In addition, I would like to know if any discussions have been
taken at the Safeguarding Children Board regarding the belief in
witchcraft, possession and exorcism,
and I would like to be provided with the relevant minutes or
documents.

Yours faithfully,

Emily Short

Adrian Hobbs, Brent Safeguarding Children Board

Brent Council - INFORMATION REQUEST

Our Reference: 1025184
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Adrian Hobbs,
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Adrian Hobbs, Brent Safeguarding Children Board

Brent Council - INFORMATION REQUEST

Our Reference: 1025184
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Dear Sir/Madam,

Your request for information has now been considered and the information
requested is enclosed.
 
Request summary:  Child abuse related to witchcraft, possession and
exorcism
Dear Brent Safeguarding Children Board,
 
I would like to know if you have any guidelines or documents which
specifically deal with child abuse related to the belief in witchcraft,
possession and exorcism. If so, what are they and when were they made?
 
Have any incidents of child abuse come to your attention, which involve
the belief in witchcraft, possession and exorcism in the last 20 years?
 
I would like a list of incidents including, when and where the incidents
happened, and the severity of the case. I would also like to be given as
much detail as possible of the said incidents.
 
In addition, I would like to know if any discussions have been taken at
the Safeguarding Children Board regarding the belief in witchcraft,
possession and exorcism, and I would like to be provided with the relevant
minutes or documents.
 
Response: Brent Safeguarding Children Board is not subject to Freedom of
Information legislation.
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found on the London safeguarding Board website; [1]www.londonscb.gov.uk

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Adrian Hobbs,
Freedom of Information and Systems Support Officer

Phone: 020 8937 4979
[email address]
 

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