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10 July 2019
Issue: 7848 / Categories: Legal News , Child law
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Children’s rights on the agenda

Doughty Street Chambers has launched a children’s rights group, which will focus on innovative legal advocacy aimed at securing the rights set out in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. 
The group has 44 members across practice areas including mental health, criminal justice, immigration and community care. It also offers specialisation in areas, such as female genital mutilation, abortion rights for vulnerable teenagers, and inclusive education for disabled children.
Issue: 7848 / Categories: Legal News , Child law
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

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A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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