‘The scope of legal aid has been widened to family and friends applying to look after a vulnerable child – however, the Law Society says the changes do not go far enough.’
Law Society's Gazette, 2nd May 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Adverts for ultrasound services have been banned for misrepresenting the extent to which scans can provide reassurance about the wellbeing of an unborn baby.’
The Independent, 3rd May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Delays in evidence gathering and a “lack of knowledge” about online child abuse inquiries are reducing North Yorkshire Police’s ability to safeguard children, a report said.’
BBC News, 3rd May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘An urgent notice for action has been issued to the justice secretary after conditions at a young offender institution were deemed “a scandal”.’
BBC News, 28th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The murder of a two-year-old who was killed by her mum’s boyfriend shows child protection must be a national priority, NSPCC Cymru has said.’
BBC News, 26th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A former police officer has been convicted of sexual abuse and misconduct in public office after running a police cadet scheme as a “grooming playground” to exploit children and young adults he was responsible for.’
The Guardian, 24th April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Hundreds of asylum seeker children are wrongly being treated as adults by the Home Office, according to data from dozens of local authorities.’
The Guardian, 24th April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Ministers have pledged to only detain refugee children in “exceptional circumstances” under a new asylum bill after threats of a rebellion from backbench Conservative MPs.’
The Guardian, 24th April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Court of Appeal has handed down a key ruling on the adequacy of reasons in a judgment in care proceedings, and the approach that should be taken to clarification, writes Jennifer Youngs.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st April 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Law Commission of England and Wales has been asked by the Department for Education to review the legal framework governing the social care of disabled children to ensure that the law is fair, modern and accessible, allowing children with disabilities to access the support they need.’
Law Commission, 20th April 2023
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
‘A woman who had a son after being raped has welcomed a change in the law to recognise children conceived through sexual attacks as victims.’
BBC News, 19th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘An ad for gambling firm BetVictor has been banned for featuring two footballers popular with under 18-year-olds.’
The Independent, 19th April 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Encrypted messaging services have jointly called for changes to parts of the UK Online Safety Bill (OSB).’
BBC News, 18th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Dominic Raab faces legal action over his refusal to trigger a public inquiry into the abuse of thousands of boys held in youth detention centres from the 1960s to 1980s’
The Independent, 16th April 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘There have recently been two cases in which adult children have begun court proceedings seeking a formal court order to force their parents into providing ongoing financial support to them.’
Family Law, 12th April 2023
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
‘The government has rejected calls to ban physical punishment of children in England, saying they are already protected in law.’
BBC News, 12th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A severely disabled child missed out on vital NHS surgery and was left in chronic pain for more than three years because a council failed to move them out of unsuitable housing despite repeated pleas from health professionals, a watchdog has ruled.’
The Guardian, 13th April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Afghan families remain trapped in remote hotels following today’s High Court ruling that the Home Secretary did not act unlawfully by moving them from a London hotel to hotels in a city in the north of England. The move significantly disrupted the children’s education and adults’ employment. Following the judgment, the families remain in temporary accommodation and at risk of further moves, as the Home Office has failed to secure the settled accommodation it promised. The families have been stuck in hotels for over one and a half years since being evacuated from Afghanistan in August 2021.’
Garden Court Chambers, 24th March 2023
Source: www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk
‘A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison after “senselessly” murdering a 16-year-old boy in a Somerset town car park.’
The Independent, 12th April 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘There are two matters of interest in this unusual judgment by Mr Justice Mostyn in respect of a claim for judicial review brought by a teenager against a local authority, originally published on The National Archives as TT v Essex County Council [2023] EWHC 721 (Fam) but replaced as [2023] EWHC 826 (Admin).’
Transparency Project, 10th April 2023
Source: transparencyproject.org.uk
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