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Toddler dies after being tied face-down on mattress in ‘cage’ bed, court told

By Pat Hurst3rd October 2018News England

A toddler died after being bound and forced to sleep face down in a “cage” bed, a court has heard. Ellie-May Minshull-Coyle, aged 19 months, was tied to the mattress

Families in High Court challenge against council over ‘unlawful’ special needs budget cut

By Sian Harrison3rd October 2018News England

Families of children with special educational needs are fighting a High Court battle against local authority cuts of more £21 million. Five children, whose mothers are bringing the case on

Plaid Cymru politician admits making more than 600 indecent images of children

By Adam Hale3rd October 2018News Wales

A former Plaid Cymru politician has pleaded guilty to making making more than 600 indecent pictures and videos of children. Simon Thomas, 54, admitted three counts of making indecent images

Child refugee charity scores partial victory in court challenge but 480 cap remains

By Sian Harrison3rd October 2018News England

A charity has scored a partial victory in the Court of Appeal against the Home Office over its handling of unaccompanied child refugees. Following a challenge by Help Refugees, senior

Family of man who died in custody ‘disgusted’ as no charges planned over death

By The Press Association3rd October 2018News Scotland

The family of a man who died in police custody more than three years ago said they are “disappointed and disgusted” by the Crown’s decision not to bring any prosecutions

Mother of missing vulnerable daughter ‘thought she was getting on with her life’

By Hilary Duncanson3rd October 2018News Scotland

The mother of a woman allegedly murdered more than 18 years ago has told a court she thought her daughter was getting on with her life and “enjoying herself”. Margaret

Mother-of-two mounts legal challenge against abortion laws in Northern Ireland

By Rebecca Black1st October 2018News Northern Ireland

A fresh legal challenge against Northern Ireland’s restrictive abortion laws has been mounted. Sarah Ewart (pictured) is applying for a judicial review, seeking a declaration of incompatibility with human rights

Plaid Cymru councillor sexually assaulted woman with ‘electric massager’, trial told

By Adam Hale1st October 2018News Wales

A Plaid Cymru councillor sexually assaulted a woman during a general election campaign and another with an “electric massager” at his home, a court has heard. William Jones, 67, is

Nearly 1,600 Scots informed of abusive partners through disclosure scheme

By The Press Association1st October 2018News Scotland

Nearly 1,600 people in Scotland have been informed about the abusive past of their partners in the three years since the introduction of disclosure scheme. The number of requests increased

Judge criticises social workers who ‘badly mismanaged’ case of six-year-old girl

By Brian Farmer28th September 2018News England

A family court judge has complained about a council’s “mismanagement” of a case centred on the care of a six-year-old girl. Recorder Carly Henley has published a written ruling in

Tag: Courts / Justice

Toddler dies after being tied face-down on mattress in ‘cage’ bed, court told

Families in High Court challenge against council over ‘unlawful’ special needs budget cut

Plaid Cymru politician admits making more than 600 indecent images of children

Child refugee charity scores partial victory in court challenge but 480 cap remains

Family of man who died in custody ‘disgusted’ as no charges planned over death

Mother of missing vulnerable daughter ‘thought she was getting on with her life’

Mother-of-two mounts legal challenge against abortion laws in Northern Ireland

Plaid Cymru councillor sexually assaulted woman with ‘electric massager’, trial told

Nearly 1,600 Scots informed of abusive partners through disclosure scheme

Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds

Body-in-garden trial told three-year-old died after parents’ ‘breathtaking’ cruelty

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Tag: Courts / Justice

Toddler dies after being tied face-down on mattress in ‘cage’ bed, court told

Families in High Court challenge against council over ‘unlawful’ special needs budget cut

Plaid Cymru politician admits making more than 600 indecent images of children

Child refugee charity scores partial victory in court challenge but 480 cap remains

Family of man who died in custody ‘disgusted’ as no charges planned over death

Mother of missing vulnerable daughter ‘thought she was getting on with her life’

Mother-of-two mounts legal challenge against abortion laws in Northern Ireland

Plaid Cymru councillor sexually assaulted woman with ‘electric massager’, trial told

Nearly 1,600 Scots informed of abusive partners through disclosure scheme

Judge criticises social workers who ‘badly mismanaged’ case of six-year-old girl