UK Politics and Government

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UK Politics and Government

Sanction for counsel in ASPIC

Section 108 of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 provides that where counsel is instructed in a Sheriff Court action, the court must sanction the employment of counsel if the court considers, in all the circumstances of the case, that it is reasonable to do so. This article notes the key points.

Case study: Support against all odds

The introduction of new standards in education and childcare has brought about changes in the OFSTED inspection process. This case study looks at how Tumblewood, an independent special school and residential care provider utilised its social welfare policy to achieve compliance.