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Schools 'use more CCTV than local authorities'

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

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More than 100,000 CCTV cameras are being used in secondary schools across Britain - topping the number controlled by local authorities, a report from Big Brother Watch has claimed.

Third of councils spend nothing on advocacy for children in care, warns charity

Thursday, September 13, 2012

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Looked-after children are being let down by a lack of independent advocacy services, which means they miss out on the chance to air their views, a report by The Children's Society has warned.

Young victims of domestic violence to be recognised in revised legal definition

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

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The legal definition of domestic violence is to be widened to include teenagers, so that 16- and 17-year-olds can access support to escape abusive relationships, the government has announced.

Legal Update: Safeguarding unaccompanied children

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

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Kamena Dorling, head of policy and public affairs at Coram Children's Legal Centre, explores the government's plans for safeguarding unaccompanied children, including victims of trafficking.

In a Nutshell: Public Law Outline ?aids care practitioners

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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Child protection practitioners should have an understanding of ?the PLO, which aims to remedy problems in care proceedings

Court Report: Asylum application

Thursday, June 1, 2017

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This case concerned a father (F) and mother (M), both Pakistan nationals, and their child (A) who was born in Pakistan in 2006. In August 2014, A and M came to the UK on a trip, but did not return to Pakistan as had been agreed with F, instead remaining in the UK and claiming asylum.

Legal Update: Court Report - Child found at risk of psychological harm

Monday, April 28, 2014

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Campaign aims to challenge misconceptions over who can foster

Monday, May 12, 2014

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Nearly three quarters of people believe they would not be accepted as foster carers, with gay, lesbian, retired, young adults and single people among the most pessimistic about their chances, according to a survey.

Legal Update: Court Report - Special guardianship and adoption orders

Monday, May 26, 2014

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Daily roundup: Troubled families, physical education and Labour policy

Monday, June 16, 2014

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Troubled Families programme not delivering lasting change data shows; Wilshaw to issue warning to councils on physical education; and Labour urged to drop protection for health and education budgets, all in the news today.

Legal Update: Forced marriage outlawed

Monday, July 7, 2014

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Will a new law criminalising forced marriage provide better protection for children at risk, asks Kirsten Anderson, legal research and policy manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre.

Legal Update: Court Report - Short-term care options

Monday, July 21, 2014

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Case name: B (Children) Case number (2014) EWCA Civ 814

Legal Update: Legal Q&A - Direct payments

Monday, August 4, 2014

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Q: What are "direct payments"?

Benefit rules for children in hospital face legal challenge

Friday, August 8, 2014

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The government's decision to suspend disability living allowance (DLA) for ill children who spend more than 84 days in hospital is to be challenged in the Supreme Court.

Legal Update: Impact of forced marriage law

Monday, August 18, 2014

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In a follow-up to a recent piece on new legislation that criminalises forced marriage, Coram Children's Legal Centre researcher Catrin Gosby explores its potential impact, as well as some of its limitations.

Legal Update: Legal Q&A - Education, Health and Care Plans

Monday, September 1, 2014

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Q: What is an Education, Health and Care Plan?

Legal Update: Court report - Domestic violence legal aid challenge

Monday, September 29, 2014

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On 19 September, the High Court granted permission to a women's rights charity to challenge the lawfulness of government regulations that deprive access by many victims of domestic violence to legal aid.

Legal Update: In a Nutshell - Legal aid

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

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Legal aid provides financial help for those facing legal disputes, but assessing eligibility for assistance requires expert advice

Legal Update: Legal Q&A - School attendance

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

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Legal Update: In a Nutshell - Independent visitors

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

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All looked-after children should be offered the chance to have an independent visitor to support them and represent their interests

Inspectors praise 'outstanding' Hassockfield resettlement work

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

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Hassockfield Secure Training Centre (STC) has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for its efforts to resettle young offenders back into the community.

Guardians maintain child contact levels, study suggests

Friday, November 29, 2013

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The amount of time children's guardians spend with children subject to care proceedings has not been adversely affected by the sustained and significant rise in care applications over the past decade, research suggests.

Legal Update: In a Nutshell - Office of the Children's Commissioner reforms

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

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Proposals to reform the Office of the Children's Commissioner aim to strengthen children's rights in line with international standards.

Court ruling leaves councils open to foster care negligence claims

Thursday, January 16, 2014

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A Supreme Court ruling could leave councils liable for the neglect or abuse of children or young people living in foster care and independently owned care homes, an expert in negligence law has warned.

Legal Update: Impact of school advice on FGM

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

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Charlotte Gore, legal officer at Coram Children's Legal Centre, considers the likely impact of the government's commitment to provide advice to schools on female genital mutilation.

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