The Guardian has published a news story about the number of newborn babies subject to care proceedings in England. Findings shared with the Guardian from analysis of government data by the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory show that in 2022-23 nearly 3,000 newborn babies were subject to care proceedings. This is an increase of nearly 20% since 2012-13. The news story examines some of the reasons behind these cases and explores the experiences of parents and professionals. The Nuffield Family Justice Observatory has also recently published research about parents with learning disabilities or difficulties involved in care proceedings concerning their babies.
Read the news story: ‘I can’t sleep, I’m terrified’: the rise in mothers having their babies taken away within days of giving birth in England
Read the report: Babies in care proceedings: What do we know about parents with learning disabilities or difficulties?
Source: Guardian and Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
Date published: 25 January 2025
