Referrals of those who Abuse / Neglect Children

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Dear Herefordshire Council,

1. In relation to the years from 2003 to 2010 Please could you provide your accounts in respect of

A. children's Services
B. Legal Services.

2. Since 2003, Regarding abuse/neglect of children by staff(employed and agency) of children's services, please could you provide a year by year breakdown of how many applications/referrals you have made to:

a. GSCC
b. The Criminal Court/Crown Prosecution
c. Independent Safeguarding Authority (or Equivalent).

3. Since 2003, Regarding abuse and neglect of children by clients of children and Family services, please could you provide a year by year breakdown of how many applications/referrals you have made to.

a. The Family Court
b. The Criminal Court/Crown Prosecution
c. The Independent Safeguarding Authority (or Equivalent).

Yours faithfully,

LS Palmer

Freedom Of Information (FOI), Herefordshire Council

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Sam Smith

Legal Executive

For Assistant Director (Law & Governance)

Herefordshire Council

Legal Services

Blackfriars, Blackfriars Street

Hereford HR4 9ZR

Tel: 01432 260257

Fax: 01432 260206

e-mail: [email address]

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Sam Smith

Legal Executive

For Assistant Director (Law & Governance)

Herefordshire Council

Legal Services

Blackfriars, Blackfriars Street

Hereford HR4 9ZR

Tel: 01432 260257

Fax: 01432 260206

e-mail: [email address]

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