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Come to us in a peaceful way - Roma report launch webinar
Event Details Date: February 4th, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Online (registration link provided upon sign-up) About the Report In July 2024, we published the report " Come to us in a peaceful way: Improving experiences of Roma families with children’s services in England". The report...
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New guide on Universal Credit overpayments
Recent research from the Public Law Project highlights how incredibly detrimental benefit deductions are for so many, needlessly pushing claimants further into poverty and debt. One of the areas highlighted in their report are deductions caused by paying back Universal Credit overpayments, many of...
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Evidence submitted as part of the Education Committee’s inquiry into children’s social care sector in England
In January 2024, Advicenow (formerly Law for Life) supported Roma Support Group’s submission to the Education Committee’s Call for Evidence looking into the children’s social care sector in England and the Government’s Stable Homes, Built on Love strategy. The Education Committee’s inquiry looks...
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Research report - Roma families’ experiences with children’s services
A lack of trust, based on historic discrimination, has damaged the relationship between Roma families and children’s services in England, according to a new report, published today, which calls for a new Government strategy to promote social inclusion. The report, entitled ‘ Come to us in a peaceful...
Child protection process
The rights of children and families when children's services investigate the safety and care of a child.
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Representing yourself at employment tribunal
A lot of people represent themselves at employment tribunal and the process is designed to make this possible. We explain what to prepare, what will happen, what you need with you on the day, what happens if you win or lose, and what to do if you don't want to go through with the hearing. This information applies to England and Wales only.
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Housing rights course on private renting
This will include understanding your tenancy, evictions, and poor housing conditions. We hope to empower participants to make informed decisions on legal issues and make the most of what options there are. You do not need to know anything about housing law to apply as this introductory course is...
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Court and tribunal hearings by video or phone call
More and more court hearings have been taking place by video or phone call. These types of hearings are often called ‘remote’ hearings. Understand more about these types of hearings and what you need to do if the court tells you that your hearing will take place by video or phone. This guide also has useful information on how to prepare and manage your case if you don’t have a lawyer to help you. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales.
