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Boy in the corner

The notion that the Supreme Court's ruling on a severely disabled boy's right to education has opened the floodgates could not be further from the truth, argues Yvonne Spencer

Back to reality

September is now somehow upon us, meaning that the nights will soon be swiftly drawing in, leaves will turn to beautiful autumnal shades of orange and brown and the morning roads will once again be crammed full of Cheshire/Chelsea tractors doing the school run. I will be reclaiming my seat on the tram to read my free newspaper and listen to the radio in a delightful little commuter bubble rather than endure the high blood pressure-inducing traffic jam which my alternative route to work becomes during term time.

Assisted suicide charges prompt fresh demands for legislation

The CPS is awaiting police files on two people arrested over a disabled man's suicide.

Society launches judicial review over family contracts

The Law Society has launched a judicial review of the LSC's tendering process for family legal aid contracts.

Adam Smith Institute attacks Jackson report

A report for the Adam Smith Institute has strongly criticised Lord Justice Jackson's proposed civil justice reforms.

Unison launches judicial review of NHS reform

Public service union Unison has applied for judicial review, claiming the government is failing to consult properly about its radical proposals for reform of the NHS.

Abolishing trivial regulatory crimes 'will save millions'

Cutting the number of petty crimes on statute books could save £11m a year, according to the Law Commission.

Land of promise

By Andrew Hedley, Director, Hedley Consulting