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SEN legislation ‘built on quicksand'

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  • Thursday, May 10, 2012
  • | CYP Now
Campaigners for disabled children have warned ministers that legislation aimed at simplifying processes for children with special educational needs (SEN) will falter because of widespread reductions in specialist support services.

Legal aid and sentencing bill receives Royal Assent

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  • Tuesday, May 1, 2012
  • | CYP Now
Landmark changes to the youth justice system are set to come into effect over the next year after the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders (Laspo) Bill received Royal Assent today (1 May).

UKBA suspends asylum X-ray pilot

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  • Friday, April 27, 2012
  • | CYP Now
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has suspended plans to pilot the use of dental X-ray assessments on age-disputed asylum-seekers.

Ministers raise concerns over asylum X-ray pilots

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  • Wednesday, April 25, 2012
  • | CYP Now
Children's minster Sarah Teather and Education Secretary Michael Gove have raised concerns with the UK Border Agency (UKBA) over its decision to trial X-rays for age-disputed asylum-seekers.