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Friday, April 11, 2014

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Gove highlights FGM risk in letter to school head teachers; Coventry councillors work together to improve children's services; and Nottinghamshire councils develop plan to cut child injuries, all in the news today.

Legal Update: In a Nutshell - Rights for 17-year-olds in police custody

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

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Changes came into effect last month which mean that all 17-year-olds in police custody will now have a right to an "appropriate adult".

May scraps anonymity for young rioters

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

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The government has called on magistrates to name and shame children involved in last week's riots, Home Secretary Theresa May has said.

The Children's Legal Centre joins the Coram group

Friday, September 2, 2011

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The Children's Legal Centre has become part of the Coram charity group.

Legal Update: Children's rights and the internet

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

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Kirsten Anderson, research and policy manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre, examines recent guidance on balancing children's right to access information with the need to protect them from harm.

Legal Update: Guardians for separated children

Monday, March 30, 2015

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Winnie Banda, legal adviser at Coram Children's Legal Centre, examines the Modern Slavery Act and the importance of providing guardians for separated children and young people.

Fewer than two per cent of new FGM cases involve children

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

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Only 60 child victims of female genital mutilation (FGM) have been identified by authorities out of thousands of new cases since last September, prompting fears parents are adopting new tactics to evade detection.

Legal Update: Guidance on pupil exclusions

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

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Can pupils be prevented from progressing from year 12 to year 13 at college if they do not achieve good grades? Kelly Reeve, team leader of the Child Law Advice Service, examines the applicable guidance.

School admissions framework: Legal update

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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The current primary school admissions process continues to lead to poorer outcomes for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children, says Richard Oldershaw of the Child Law Advice Service.

Legal Update: Court Report - Upper Tribunal to judge on SEN case

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

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Legal Update: Reforming alternative provision

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

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Kelly Reeve, senior legal consultant for the Child Law Advice Service, examines the recent proposals for reforming alternative provision and the impact this might have for children at risk of exclusion.

Legal Update: Migrant looked-after children

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

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With one in 10 children in care being non-British, local authorities need to do more to identify and address their needs, says Marianne Lagrue, policy manager at Coram Children’s Legal Centre.

Legal Update: Care – A protected characteristic?

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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Ellen Broome, managing director of CoramBAAF, explains how making care a protected characteristic would place a duty on organisations to take the needs of care-experienced people into account.

ChildRIGHT Interview: Matt Buttery, chief executive, Family Matters Institute

Monday, January 10, 2011

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A tribute to a child rights expert and true pioneer

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

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Children's commissioner for Wales Keith Towler on a child rights expert and pioneer.

Under-5s to be targeted as part of early intervention crime scheme

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

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Police in the West Midlands will work with vulnerable children aged five and under as part of an initiative being launched in conjunction with the Early Intervention Foundation.

Legal Update: In a Nutshell - Legal implications of young people sexting

Monday, July 21, 2014

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"Sexting" is becoming increasingly common among young people, but there are real and serious legal ramifications they should be aware of.

Policies would fail 'family test'

Monday, September 1, 2014

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Children's charities have criticised recent government reforms for being anything but family friendly.

Legal Update: Children's voices in proceedings

Monday, September 29, 2014

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Jen Roest, Coram Children's Legal Centre's research and project's officer, takes a look at recent developments concerning children's voices being heard within UK family justice proceedings.

Unicef calls on government to enshrine children's rights in UK law

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

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The UK must incorporate children's rights into domestic law or risk the development and wellbeing of young people, Unicef has claimed.

Lords vote against plans to restrict legal aid for children

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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Peers have voted against government plans to restrict legal aid for around 6,000 children.

Legal Update: Court Report - Legal challenge to benefits cap

Monday, March 30, 2015

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Case name R (on the application of SG and others (previously JS and others)) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Legal help for migrant children

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

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Initiative reduces destitution among migrant children.

Legal Update: Covert recordings as evidence