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What now for deprivations of liberty?

What will the effect of the postponement of the Liberty Protections Safeguards be on local authorities? Local Government Lawyer asked 50 adult social care lawyers for their views on the potential consequences.
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A zero sum game?

The number of SEND tribunal cases is rising and the proportion of appeals ‘lost’ by local authorities is at a record high. Lottie Winson talks to education lawyers to understand the reasons why, and sets out the results of Local Government Lawyer’s exclusive survey.

Coronavirus Act 2020 receives Royal Assent

The Coronavirus Act 2020, which contains a wide range of emergency measures as part of the government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, has been given Royal Assent.

The Act contains provisions covering areas including:

  • Emergency registration of health professionals;
  • Temporary registration of social workers;
  • Emergency volunteers;
  • Mental health and mental capacity;
  • NHS and local authority care and support;
  • Protection of public health;
  • Powers relating to events, gatherings and premises;
  • Courts and tribunals: use of video and audio technology;
  • Postponement of elections, referendums, recall petitions and canvass;
  • Postponement of elections: Wales; Scotland;
  • Local authority meetings;
  • Business improvement districts;
  • Residential tenancies: protection from eviction;
  • Business tenancies: protection from forfeiture etc.

The Act can be viewed here.