The rationale in relation to LAC is I understand based on the authority being in loco parentis, rather than litigation risk issues i.e. preserving the child's life history in the way that (some) families would do.
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From: The UK Records Management mailing list on behalf of Joseph Bartoletti
Sent: Tue 05/07/2011 13:08
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Retention of Children's files
Lucy,
I believe that the retention you mentioned is more accurate than what the
LGCSR states. I am fairly certain that the LGCSR is incorrect in many
areas, especially in records relating to children. It seems that the
retention of 75 years from DOB or if person died before aged 18 then 15
years from date of death has been used as a blanket retention period for
most records relating to children.
The legislation that provided this retention is the Care Planning,
Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010 No. 959. However, it
is my understanding, and anyone please correct me if I'm wrong here, that
legislation is more to do with children in care rather than any children
as the LGCSR seems to imply.
In addition to further answers to Lucy's query, I'd be interested to hear
any thoughts members of this listserv have on the LGSCR and the areas
where it might not provide the best guidance. Cheers.
Sincerely,
Joseph Bartoletti
Corporate Records Management Officer
Legal and Democratic Services
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