Local Government weekly highlights—14 November 2024

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This week's edition of Local Government weekly highlights includes the decisions in LS v Warrington Borough Council where the high court reviewed an age assessment dispute; Hounslow LBC v J where the court held that the legal threshold for making a care and placement order was crossed; JK v LM where the court held that a father’s conviction for sexual assault is a key consideration in determining if direct contact with child is appropriate; Liverpool City Council v M which dealt with the court’s investigation into complex abuse allegations; AB v Social Work England where the court upheld the SWE’s findings and interim suspension order against the appellant; Calver v Information Commissioner which the tribunal upheld the FOIA’s exemption in the whistleblowing case; RWU v Governing Body of A Academy on the court’s review of the exclusion of a vulnerable student; Budzichowska v NMC where the court upheld the appellant’s interim suspension in the fitness to practise case and Juchi v NMC where the court...