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2 Aug 2010

Judicial reviews being prepared after civil legal aid contract "disaster"

A number of leading civil legal aid firms have been discussing judicial review challenges with senior barristers after the LSC's latest contract round ended in “disaster”.

2 Aug 2010

No holding back

The government has a duty to protect children held in detention, but its manual on restraint offers a disturbing insight into the violent treatment of young offenders, says Lucy Corrin

2 Aug 2010

Use it or lose it

Local authorities looking to sell off assets linked to schools or public facilities should be aware that trying to change the purpose of land could result in it being taken back by estate. Michael Fahy explains how reverter clauses work

26 Jul 2010

CPS's decision not to charge over death of Tomlinson a "disgrace"

Top prosecution lawyers have come under fire for their decision not to press charges over the death of Ian Tomlinson.

26 Jul 2010

Turning point

A student protest against Labour's rigid points based immigration system is a victory for judicial discretion, says Sheryar Khan

19 Jul 2010

Disabled boy cannot sue for human rights breach over lack of education

A disabled boy who was out of school for 18 months while waiting for a place at a residential special school cannot sue his council for breach of human rights, the Supreme Court has ruled.

12 Jul 2010

School support worker cannot sue for libel

A school inclusion manager sacked for viewing pornography cannot sue for libel on the basis of a letter sent to the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) reporting what had happened.

7 Jul 2010

Support worker who viewed pornography at school cannot sue for libel

A school inclusion manager sacked for viewing pornography cannot sue for libel on the basis of a letter sent to the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) reporting what had happened.