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<p>The department welcomes the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory’s report ‘What
do we know about children and young people deprived of their liberty in England and
Wales’, and recognises the growing concerns regarding deprivation of liberty (DoL)
cases. Children and young people deprived of their liberty are some of the most vulnerable
children in society.</p><p>The newly launched National DoLs Court has helped the judiciary
and the government gain more robust data and a greater understanding of this cohort
of children who are often the subject of DoL proceedings, which requires a cross-system
response.</p><p>The department accepts that there is a need for more robust data and
will be meeting with the Ministry of Justice, HM Courts and Tribunals Services, and
Nuffield to discuss their recommendations. Officials are meeting with Nuffield on
19 April. As data collection continues, we will be able to better understand the number
of children placed in different settings, their characteristics, experiences and outcomes.</p>
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