Member

Proposed subsection (2D) makes it clear that the aim of orders is to enable recovery. Receiving high-quality care gives children a better chance of having a sustained improvement in their circumstances in the long term. Ensuring that local authorities prepare a recovery plan helps to prevent children being deprived of their liberty only for the purposes of short-term risk management. Again, perhaps the Minister can set out the Government’s intentions in this area and reflect on these amendments.