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High Court Judge declares the actions of the Secretary of State immune from scrutiny by the Courts
High Court Judge Mr Justice Charles dismissed an application for judicial review by the Disability Law Service against the Secretary of State for Justice Kenneth Clarke.
Disability Law Service was challenging the Secretary of State’s contention that his proposal, that welfare benefits and wills advice should be removed from the scope of legal aid, complies with the Equality Act 2010.
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