HIGH COURT GIVES GO-AHEAD FOR DISCRIMINATION CLAIM TO PROTECT TEENAGERS IN CARE

17th August 2021 by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in News

August 17, 2021 by Carolyne Willow

The High Court has given the go-ahead for a judicial review of secondary legislation made by the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, which provides that children in care in England must always live in regulated settings where they receive day-to-day care from adults – but only to the age of 15.

📢📢#KeepCaringTo18 We're so pleased to share our news that the High Court has today granted permission for a judicial review of secondary legislation which we argue discriminates against 16 and 17 year-olds in care. All three grounds arguable! More here: https://t.co/tGtL9ceAWD pic.twitter.com/ENbEyafzMl
— Article 39 (@article_39) August 17, 2021

NIROMP are very pleased to share this excellent news. Read full piece at source: HERE

#KeepCaringTo18

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