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Law Centres Update
More news on the vital work of law centres across the UK. First, more information on Renfrewshire Law Centre‘s Law Wise Clinic at UWS: “The Law Wise Law Clinic will be available to disadvantaged...
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Chambers 2011
Another “Look at me, look at me!” moment I’m afraid. This year’s Chambers directory is out and features Govan Law Centre again. Chambers 2011 says, in the Education: Individuals: London & UK-wide...
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Bring back the belt!
An old chestnut, perhaps, but one which does have a habit of returning with unerring regularity. The Herald reports that UKIP Scotland are calling for a return of corporal punishment to our schools,...
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That’s me at the coal face
Apparently, I work at the coal face of law. At least, according to the Scotsman I do … The breadth of finalists is greater than ever this year, from some of Scotland’s leading commercial firms through...
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SCOLAG Education Law Update
This month’s SCOLAG Legal Journal features the six monthly Education Law Update (2011 SCOLAG 47). It includes summaries of the following cases: A v. Essex County Council [2010] UKSC 33 KP v....
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Inner House finds against City of Edinburgh Council
An excellent decision by the Inner House on placing requests to special schools. A bench consisting of the Lord President, Lady Cosgrove and Lady Paton handed down a unanimous decision in the case of...
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Council rebuked for failings in parental involvement
One of my cases was featured in The Herald today, under the heading “Council failed parents over headteacher appointments.“ The article sets out the Scottish Government‘s formal response to complaints...
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Chambers UK Guide 2012
Another tiresome “check me out” post, I’m afraid! The jolly nice folks at Chambers and Partners have given me a rather nice write up in this year’s guide. I’m listed as a “Notable Practitioner” (Band...
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National Priorities in Education – what does the law say?
On Monday, I was fortunate to be in the audience while the First Minister gave a speech on education. In that speech, she set out “twin priorities of improving attainment for all children and tackling...
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Burger vans and trading bans
According to the Scotsman (“Burger van owners claim ban infringes human rights”), a legal challenge has been launched against North Lanarkshire Council‘s policy which prohibits fast food vans from...
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