Child protection 'can do damage'

In a new report out today (26 June), Frank Furedi, professor of sociology at the University of Kent, argues that a climate of suspicion has led to adults becoming wary of interacting with children other than their own. The report, published by think-tank Civitas, says it is time to 'halt the juggernaut of regulation' and suggests that society should trust that most adults are not predators and can be relied on to help children. Professor Furedi said, 'Although most of those we spoke to or surveyed in the...