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What is Public Law Outline (PLO)?

If Children’s Services have very serious concerns for your child’s wellbeing and safety, we may initiate the Public Law Outline (PLO) proceedings. 

View this video to find out more about the Public Law Outline (PLO) process 

Thank you to Merthyr County Borough Council for their support with the animations.

Please view the easy read PLO document for further details.

For further information about serious safeguarding concerns see Safeguarding Board | Safeguarding, Cwm Taf Morgannwg (cwmtafmorgannwgsafeguardingboard.co.uk)

See information about the Court process and CAFCASS Cymru for adults by clicking the link  Information on care proceedings ('Public Law' cases) | GOV.WALES