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Civil law barrister Keith Chipato joins Field Court Chambers as tenant
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Civil liberties groups demand ban of use of facial recognition technology by police
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Civil Procedure Rules to be amended so that district judges can hear breaches of Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions
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Civil servants union given green light for judicial review challenge over decision by Prime Minister that Home Secretary did not break Ministerial Code
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Claim issued against council decision to enter ‘safety valve agreement’ with Department for Education
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Claimant fails in judicial review over SEND Review consultation and information on available remedies for tribunal in disability discrimination cases
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