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SEN legislation ‘built on quicksand'

    News
  • 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.

Concerns over asbestos in YOIs

    News
  • Friday, April 10, 2015
  • | CYP Now
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has admitted there is asbestos in all young offender institutions (YOI) commissioned since 2010.

Legal Update: Migrants' access to healthcare

    Other
  • Monday, May 11, 2015
  • | CYP Now
Kamena Dorling, Coram Children's Legal Centre's policy and programmes manager, raises concerns about recent restrictions on migrants' access to healthcare which present a barrier to children's wellbeing.

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.

UKBA suspends asylum X-ray pilot

    News
  • 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.