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Judge awards damages to child in care proceedings

February 12th, 2015

A judge has awarded the first reported domestic damages for a child in care proceedings.

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Judge rules mother with learning disabilities can be sterilised

February 5th, 2015

A mother of six with learning disabilities can be sterilised, a judge has ruled. The Court of Protection heard that the woman, who has an IQ of 70, had physical health problems and another pregnancy could put her life in danger.

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Private landlord fined for leaving family without heating

January 30th, 2015

A private landlord has been fined after leaving a mother and her three young children without central heating for nearly six months over the winter.

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Landlord without planning permission illegally converted flats

January 15th, 2015

A landlord in East London has been fined over £6,500 for converting a home into two separate flats without gaining planning permission.

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New offence of coercive and controlling behaviour announced

January 2nd, 2015

Home Secretary Theresa May has announced that a new offence, which covers the coercive and controlling behaviour of a person will be created.

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