Friday, July 06, 2007

Bin bag 'humiliation' of children

The practice of making children in care in Wales use bin bags to move their possessions has been condemned as humiliating and degrading.

A campaign has been launched to end the practice, which some of the children say can make them feel worthless.

Charities are urging local councils to make money available to buy them suitcases instead.

This is not a suitcase

Fashion shows with models wearing clothes made from bin bags are being staged to highlight their complaints.

The campaign, called This is not a suitcase, calls for Welsh local authorities to sign a charter outlawing the use of bin bags.

With news video.

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