LEGAL

Campaigners head to court over care placements

Five local authorities are facing legal action over out-of-area accommodation for children in care.

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By Martin Ford | 12 August 2021

Five local authorities are facing legal action over out-of-area accommodation for children in care.

The Good Law Project campaign group claims too many children are being placed outside of their local area.

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