Indeed it raises the probability of further criminalisation of social workers.
You can find a joint response to the Children and Social Work Bill, composed by BASW, APSW, JUC-SWEC, SWAN, SWU and Unison here.
You can also find attached a letter distributed by the government outlining the new policy directions to be achieved with this bill. The letter invites feedback – SWAN suggests we give it!
