Supreme Court to decide whether locking up disabled 16-17yr olds on parents’ say so is lawful
David Wolfe is acting for the Equality and Human Rights Commission, intervening in Re v D (a Child), a Supreme Court appeal, to argue that 16-17 year old’s cannot generally be locked up on their parents’ say-so, and therefore to allow that for those with a disability is unlawful disability discrimination. For more information, please see here.
Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse begins hearing concerning children in the care of Nottinghamshire councils
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse today began the hearing concerning children in the care of Nottinghamshire councils. Aidan O’Neill QC appears on behalf of Q1 and John Mann MP. Sarah Hannett appears on behalf of Ofsted.
Ian Helme joins Matrix Chambers
Matrix is delighted to announce that Ian Helme has joined us as a member from One Brick Court, with effect from 1 October 2018. Ian is a leading junior specialising in all aspects of information, data and media law. Widely recognised for his regular involvement in cutting-edge and complex litigation, Ian has been at the […]