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Getting the foundations right
- Author:
- WILKINSON Kate
- Journal article citation:
- NCVO News, 97, August 1998, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- National Council for Voluntary Organisations
Reports on the Charity Law Reform Advisory Group who are looking at the strengths and weaknesses of existing charity law.
Update on adoption regulations and guidance (England and Wales)
- Author:
- CULLEN Deborah
- Publisher:
- British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practice note providing information on recent changes in the law relating to adoption in England and Wales.
An A-Z of community care law
- Author:
- MANDELSTAM Michael
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 204p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Comprehensive A-Z explanation of the key legal issues in community care. Also includes summaries of the most important recent legal cases. Approaches community care by breaking it down into individual terms such as assessment, criteria of eligibility, home help, needs, unreasonable decisions, etc.
Mental Health Act 1983: memorandum on parts I to VI, VIII and IX
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, GREAT BRITAIN. Welsh Office
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 146p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Memorandum describing the main provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983, designed as guidance for all those working with the Act. Does not cover Parts VII and IX of the Act.
The Family Law Act 1996 (Commencement)(No.3) Order 1998
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A new Prison Act
- Authors:
- ABBOTT Bill, PAYNE William
- Journal article citation:
- Prison Service Journal, 119, September 1998, pp.30-34.
- Publisher:
- Her Majesty's Prison Service of England and Wales
Explains the significance of the Prison Act 1952 and how it is the foundation upon which the Prison Service's authority, its principles and its practice rest.
Discrimination cases prove to be bitter sweet
- Author:
- FOTHERGILL Samantha
- Journal article citation:
- RADAR Bulletin, 284, September 1998, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
Two recent cases taken under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) provide much food for thought - one retained the highest compensation figure yet paid out under the Act, the other looks destined for the Court of Appeal. The author examines the arguments put forward by both sides and offers some advice for others who may be contemplating legal redress.
Enabling civil rights
- Author:
- HIRST Judy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 25.6.98, 1998, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Despite fears about delays to disability legislation on grounds of cost, the civil rights agenda looks as if it is back on course. This article explores what will be needed to give the new laws some teeth - and the implications for social services departments.
Rising Right in Europe
- Author:
- FORD Glyn
- Journal article citation:
- Runnymede Bulletin, 311, May 1998, p.6.
- Publisher:
- Runnymede Trust
The author MEP, describes the development of the European Parliament's policies and the work on anti-racism.
Defending the status quo?
- Author:
- INMAN Kendra
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 14.5.98, 1998, p.10.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on the way in which the Charity Commission's review of charitable status could affect voluntary organisations.