Woman who has five children in care allowed to bring up sixth with partner
A woman who has seen five children taken from her care is being allowed to bring up a sixth with her latest partner, a family court judge has said. Judge
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Judge halts care litigation over concerns taxpayers’ money could be wasted
A senior judge has halted Court of Protection litigation centred on the care of a paralysed man after raising concerns that taxpayers’ money might be wasted. The man, who is
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Care workers jailed for tormenting dementia patients in Manchester care home
Cruel care workers who tormented dementia patients by torturing their “comfort doll” burst into tears as they were jailed. Shauna Higgin, 20, and Victoria Johnson, 23, shared video clips and
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Significantly fewer victims meeting criminals under restorative justice scheme
The proportion of victims offered the chance to take part in justice schemes that bring them into contact with criminals has plunged, a report has warned. Figures from the Crime
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Judge rules mother can bring up child despite chaotic lifestyle
A 20-year-old woman said to live a chaotic lifestyle should be given a chance to mother her baby son, a High Court judge has told social workers. Mr Justice Holman
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‘No apologies’ for taking rigorous approach to domestic abuse, says top Scottish prosecutor
Scotland’s top prosecutor has said he will not apologise for taking a rigorous approach to domestic abuse, warning that such offences can cause “significant and enduring harm” to victims. Lord
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Council, social worker and police officer criticised by judge to stay anonymous
A council, a social worker and a police officer criticised by a family court judge investigating child sex abuse allegations have won a fight to remain anonymous. Court of Appeal
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Government to review law on rape complainants after Ched Evans case
A government review is to be carried out of the law protecting alleged rape victims from having to reveal details of their sex lives in the wake of the Ched
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Transgender teenager wins £4,750 damages after human rights breached by Council
Council bosses have paid a vulnerable transgender teenager nearly £5,000 damages after a member of staff breached his human rights by revealing personal information. The teenager, now 17, had taken
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Birmingham nursery worker appears in court charged with child sex offences
A nursery worker has appeared in court charged with rape and causing or inciting a boy to engage in sexual activity. Jamie Chapman, who faces a total of 15 charges,
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