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Child protection in the United Kingdom: Pediatric perspective

I work as a pediatrician at St James’ University Hospital in Leeds, a commercial and industrial city of 750 000 people in England. Leeds has two universities and two large general teaching hospitals. My personal involvement in child maltreatment extends over 20 years working as a Pediatrician in Leeds. I have visited several countries where pediatricians are setting up services for abused children and their families. This is my first visit to Japan and I wish to learn more about the increasing recognition of child abuse in Japan. Child abuse exists in every society. It is frequently perceived to be the most difficult and challenging area of pediatric practice. This short presentation will address a brief overview of child abuse and neglect from a pediatric perspective in the United Kingdom (UK). In the UK child maltreatment (which includes all forms of cruelty) has been acknowledged for over 100 years. Social attitudes to children have gradually changed and laws made to protect children’s rights. However, denial of the problem still exists at all level in society.