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In the light of a recent tribunal ruling, Robin Hopkins considers the question of 'motive blindness' in relation to the Freedom of Information Act regime.
Read more: FOIA disclosures: ‘motive blindness’ and risks to mental health
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Councils must “learn the lessons of the past” in relation to their treatment of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) if future mistakes are to be avoided when the Children and Families Bill is introduced, the Local Government Ombudsman has said.
Read more: Councils "must learn lessons of past" over handling of children with SEN
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A 77-year-old former miner was deprived of his liberty - without proper account of the law being taken - when he was prevented from going home to die beside his brother, a joint report from two Ombudsmen has found.
Read more: Ex-miner “deprived of his liberty” when prevented from dying at home
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The Court of Protection team at 39 Essex Street look at the key points arising from the President of the CoP's recent guidance on transparency and the publication of judgments.