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Why would having the existing arrangements be second best? It would be second best because other jurisdictions would move on with new and enhanced powers, but we would not.
The local authority will therefore take over guardianship of that child. That is not always the best thing for the child, although panel members always make decisions in the best interests of the child.
The paramount underlying principle in such cases must be the child's best interests; to make a child wear an invasive tag is not, and could never be said to be, in that child's best interests.
That means that parents need to have certain support services to rely upon; however, we must ultimately have a means of resolving disputes. The question is where that is best done. Do you think that the tribunal will be the best way to do that?