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Bournewood proposals briefing sheet

  • Document type:
    Publication
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    29 June 2006
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    6794
  • Pages:
    8
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

On 29 June 2006 Health Minister Rosie Winterton announced the Government's proposals in response to the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights in the "Bournewood" case. This briefing sheet provides further detail on the proposals.

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