This is yet another case involving the refusal of s.17 Children Act support on the basis that a parent, who has no recourse to public...
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Almost half of children and young people in care have a psychiatric disorder (compared to one in 10 amongst those who are not 'looked...
In R. (on the application of Bhandari and anor) v Croydon LBC (Unreported, Admin Court, 21 April 2016) the High Court found that Croydon...
The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal by the London Borough of Croydon against the refusal of an Upper Tribunal (UT) judge to strike...
On 11th May 2016 Doughty St is welcoming Ben Ashcroft to chambers to speak about his experiences as a care leaver. Ben is the author of...
On 14th April 2016 the High Court granted permission in a judicial review brought by two children of a decision by Lewisham that it was...
NHS England has now revised its guidance on establishing the responsible commissioner for those entitled to s117 services in an attempt...
The LGA's annual stocktake found an astonishing 50% increase in safeguarding enquiries since the implementation of the Care Act 2014...
On 5 May 2016 the High Court will hear a case on behalf of a Swiss national who needs accommodation but is ineligible for mainstream...
On 1 April 2016, the ADCS and CAFCASS jointly issued Practice Guidance for the Use of Section 20 Provision in the Children Act 1989. The...
Last week, the Howard League published its report, Criminal Care: Children’s homes and criminalising children. It makes for worrying...