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David Askew was unlawfully killed, coroner rules LDT Editor Dec 8, 2011 Legislation A man with learning disabilities who was bullied for 30 years was unlawfully killed, an inquest has ruled.
Adults with learning disabilities win social care cuts fight LDT Editor Nov 14, 2011 Legislation A judge has ruled that cuts made to adult social care provision by Isle of Wight Council were unlawful and should…
Barber sentenced for disability hate crime LDT Editor Nov 9, 2011 Legislation A Bristol-based barber who cut the word ‘fool’ into the hair of a man with learning disabilities has been sentenced…
Disability murders to carry greater sentences LDT Editor Nov 9, 2011 Legislation Sentences for murders motivated by hatred to people with disabilities are set to be increased under Ministry of…
Social care reform proposals welcomed LDT Editor May 11, 2011 Legislation Learning disability and social care organisations have cautiously welcomed the Law Commission's proposals to reform…
‘Forced’ sterilisation bid withdrawn LDT Editor Apr 21, 2011 Legislation A mother who wanted to force her pregnant daughter who has learning disabilities to be have forced sterilisation…