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Legal Update: Undocumented children lose out

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  • Wednesday, November 13, 2013
  • | CYP Now
The government's policy of creating a "hostile environment" for migrants is having a damaging impact on children, argues Kamena Dorling, policy and programmes manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre.

Legal Update: Immigration Bill threatens rights

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  • Tuesday, October 29, 2013
  • | CYP Now
The government's Immigration Bill currently before parliament has serious implications for children's rights, says Anita Hurrell, legal and policy officer at Coram Children's Legal Centre.

Legal Update: Cuts hit overseas divorce ruling

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  • Tuesday, October 15, 2013
  • | CYP Now
A recent High Court case illustrates the negative impact legal aid cuts are having on access to justice in family courts, says Kirsten Anderson, legal research and policy manager, Coram Children's Legal Centre.

Legal Update: Fees will damage health of migrants

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  • Tuesday, September 17, 2013
  • | CYP Now
Government proposals to charge for healthcare will have a damaging impact on the lives of migrant children, says Kamena Dorling, policy and programmes manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre.

Legal Update: Reform of children's home rules

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  • Tuesday, August 20, 2013
  • | CYP Now
Proposals set out by the government aim to improve safeguarding measures for vulnerable children in residential care, says Awaz Raoof, international research officer, Coram Children's Legal Centre.

Legal Update: Treatment of trafficking victims

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  • Tuesday, August 6, 2013
  • | CYP Now
A recent case makes important rulings about the treatment of child trafficking victims in criminal cases, says Kamena Dorling, policy and programmes manager, at Coram Children's Legal Centre.

Legal Update: The age of criminal responsibility

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  • Tuesday, June 25, 2013
  • | CYP Now
The age of criminal responsibility of 10 years old in England and Wales has drawn criticism from MPs and the UN, says Kirsten Anderson, legal research and policy manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre.

Legal Update: Asylum age disputes cause harm

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  • Tuesday, May 28, 2013
  • | CYP Now
Lengthy legal disputes over the age of asylum-seeking children have a damaging effect on their lives, says Kamena Dorling, policy and programmes manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre