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Disabled students win permission to take government to court

By John Pring on 6th March 2015 Category: Education

Disabled students win permission to take government to court
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Two disabled students have won permission to launch a legal case against the government, over plans to restrict funding for the support and equipment that helps them attend university. They say they have been “ignored” by the government in a consultation […]

Students’ legal bid over government’s DSA cuts

By John Pring on 6th February 2015 Category: Education

Students’ legal bid over government’s DSA cuts
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Two disabled students are taking legal action against the government in a bid to overturn proposals to restrict funding for support and equipment that helps them attend university. They say that they and other disabled students have not been consulted over […]

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