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Child Abuse, Correio da Manha, Early day motion, England, European Parliament, John Hemming, Leah McGrath Goodman, Member of Parliament
WHAT HAPPENS to Children in England? is an extensive article in a national newspaper about the Pedro family published on 07 April 2014.
It is based on interviewing veteran advisor Ian Josephs who has been helping families since 1961 and is publishing Forced Adoption.
It also quotes John Hemming, the only MP who advances the cause in Parliament. As Chairman of Justice for Families, he has over 2,000 cases on file.
In Parliament, he has tabled a number of Early Day Motions (EDMs) to gather support from other MPs. He has also tabled the Families and Justice Bill which did not pass Parliamentary procedures to get Royal Assent. Here are his EDMs in this Parliamentary period:
Regarding the Pedros’ issues of forced adoption of foreign nationals:
- Petitions to the European Parliament
- International Concerns about UK Law
- Care proceedings affecting Foreign Nationals
Wider issues regarding the secrecy of family courts: Continue reading