Member

This amendment does not remove the ability of authorities to intervene. It expressly allows for proportionate civil measures, support or intervention when a child’s welfare is at risk. It draws an important line: such interventions must not undermine the child’s access to suitable education. I suggest to your Lordships that it is not merely a safeguard for families but a safeguard for the integrity of the state itself. When public authorities act in ways that inadvertently cause harm, trust is lost; without trust, the effectiveness of our education system is weakened.