Written question asked by Earl Howe (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 March 2004. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 March 2004.

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Ashton of Upholland, Baroness

Question

Whether they will withdraw and amend their guidance document Safeguarding Children in Whom Illness is Fabricated or Induced in the light of the recent Court of Appeal judgment in R v Cannings. [HL 1013]. - Inc ref to 23 February 2004 CH 418 c37-46.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1013; 658 c93WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Children Abuse Court of Appeal Infanticide Judgements Protection Parents Social services Munchausen's syndrome Cannings, Angela