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The law does not say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it's an offence to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk
The most popular baby names that were registered in Northern Ireland in 2019 (tables only) and 2020 (tables and full report)
These 8 easy read guides explain the screening tests offered during and after pregnancy for people with learning disabilities.
Product Safety Report for Child's Frozen Swimming Aid Vest presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Information for parents whose British child has been abducted in Russia by the other parent or a relative.
Most popular first names for baby boys and girls in England and Wales in 2019.
Most popular first names for baby boys and girls, from all live births
Despicable people who create sexually explicit ‘deepfakes’ will face prosecution under a new law announced by the government today (16 April 2024).
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Summary report of the review of PSI 49/2014 and operational policy on pregnancy and women separated from children under 2 in prison.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
STFYAYB provides information about the screening tests offered during and after pregnancy.
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