Health legal update: special educational needs and disability reforms a step towards a single integrated approach? *

United Kingdom - October 15 2012
This briefing examines the Government’s draft legislation to reform the law and frameworks that are currently in place for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities.

Education academies e-briefing: consultation requirements on development of an academy proposal *

United Kingdom - July 30 2012
In accordance with Michael Goves desire that every School in England be given the opportunity to become an Academy and benefit from the ability to govern themselves, the Department for Education (DfE) is considering an increasing number of proposals for existing schools converting or new Schools opening their doors as an Academy.

Co-authors: Trish D’Souza.

Healthcare Legal Update: Getting consultation right - keeping a promise *

United Kingdom - January 23 2012
On 7 November 2011, the High Court handed down its judgment in a judicial review challenge brought by Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust (“the RBH Trust”), against the Joint Committee of Primary Care Trusts (“JCPCT”). 

Co-authors: Trish D’Souza.