Everyone's Business Episode 6: Safeguarding 16 and 17 year olds

In episode 6, independent social worker and technical expert in adult safeguarding systems, Emma Hill joins Ian and they discuss: 'Safeguarding 16 and 17 year olds'.

Emma and Ian talk about the unique challenges of working with this group of people and the particular risks which they face. They also discuss the unique legal position of this group of young people and the impact of the decision in Bolton Council v KL [2022] EWCOP 24.

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To find out more about Emma's work you can visit her profile on LinkedIn.