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CCTV proposal for nurseries after Hampstead abuse case

Compulsory CCTV for nurseries is being considered by government after a worker’s child abuse.

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Published: 1/19/2026
Updated: 1/20/2026
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BBC reports on CCTV proposal for nurseries after Hampstead abuse case

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The government is considering making CCTV compulsory in early years settings after a paedophile nursery worker abused children in north London.

Vincent Chan, 45, had passed vetting checks and worked for nearly seven years at the Bright Horizons nurse...

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Mike Chen2 hours ago

Finally some real action on climate change. This legislation is long overdue and I hope it passes quickly despite the opposition from oil-dependent provinces.

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Jennifer Walsh3 hours ago

As someone who works in Alberta's energy sector, I'm concerned about the economic impact. The transition fund sounds good in theory but will it actually help workers like me?