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THE number of child protection investigations carried out in Scotland rose by a third within two years, previously unpublished data has revealed. But despite a sharp rise of 33% in a short period of time, the number of children placed on the child protection register changed very little, prompting fears that some investigations should not have been conducted in the first place. Child protection investigations are instigated in response to concerns that a child has been hurt, abused or neglected within the family or in the care of others. Fears are now being raised by researcher Andy Bilson, emeritus professor of social work at the University of Central Lancashire, that some investigations – which he says can be traumatic for families – maybe carried out without due cause. He also claims differences in rates across the country mean families and children are facing “justice by geography”.