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Judge hands down ruling on children under 16, deprivations of liberty and inherent jurisdiction after amendment of statutory scheme for placements
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Judge hands down ruling on effect of withdrawal agreement on homeless applicants who are former EU nationals
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Judge hands down ruling on interplay between obligations of local authority under Care Act, and obligations of Home Secretary under immigration law
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