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Child mental health patients still not in an ‘age-appropriate environment’

November 16th, 2016

Since 2010, Hospital Managers have been under a duty to place mental health patients in an ‘age-appropriate environment’ in order to prevent child patients suffering from traumatic experiences on adult mental health wards. However, this is not the case in practice, as a Guardian study has shown.

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Homelessness Reduction Bill passes its first hurdle

November 16th, 2016

On Friday 28th October 2016, the Homeless Reduction Bill passed its first hurdle in the Commons.

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Father pleads for son’s return home

November 20th, 2015

A father of a young boy aged five appeals for the return of his son following the boy’s disappearance in the midst of their ongoing family court proceedings. The young boy identified as Charlie Clift is believed to be in Cyprus with his mother and younger brother Kaiton Warnes.

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Legal Aid cuts and what it means

November 20th, 2015

When the cuts to Legal Aid were initially made back in April 2013 with the introduction of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) there was much speculation over the impact they would have.

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Safety first! Landlords’ duties to their tenants

October 30th, 2015

Since 1 October 2015, private landlords have been under an obligation to fit both smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties. If landlords fail to do so, they risk a fine of up to £5,000.

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