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6 Apr 2021 10:26
The Weekly Round-Up: New Police Powers and Domestic Abuse in the Family CourtsOn Friday, former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett raised his issues with the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, an enormous piece of legislation that reforms much existing legislation and common law offences. Lord Blunkett pointed to the difficulties the police could face in interpreting the more...
6 Apr 2021 10:20
Adapting the single justice procedure for Coronavirus (COVID-19)When the Single Justice Procedure (SJP) was first introduced in 2015, nobody could have foreseen how vital it would become just a few years later, supporting the justice system as it dealt with the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In March 2020, when much of the country was forced more...
6 Apr 2021 10:15
Unsung heroes of the criminal justice systemThe origin of the jury is much disputed by historians. Most agree, however, that it began with the English king, Æthelred the Unready, who ascended to the throne in 978. He issued a legal code stating that 12 leading ‘thegns’ (minor nobles) of each district were required to swear on holy relics to more...
6 Apr 2021 10:10
Post-inquest allegations of foul play must have some foundationFarrell v Senior Coroner North East Hampshire [2021] EWHC 778 (Admin) 30.3.21 (judgment here) In this strongly worded dismissal of a s.13 application the Divisional Court (including the new Chief Coroner) were perhaps signalling to Coroners that, whilst there may be an understandable wish to more...
6 Apr 2021 10:01
The Chinese State attacks the Bar: A Call to Arms – Lord Sandhurst QCOn 26 March, the Government of the People’s Republic of China announced sanctions against a number of British individuals and entities. Most publicity has been attracted by the inclusion of well-known politicians on the list. But the most sinister inclusion may be “Essex Court Chambers”. Whereas the more...
6 Apr 2021 09:58
Celestine Greenwood welcomes ruling on family court’s approach to domestic abuseCelestine Greenwood from Exchange Chambers has welcomed the handing down and publication of the Court of Appeal’s judgment in 4 joined domestic abuse appeals – Re H-N and Others (children) (domestic abuse: finding of fact hearings) [2020] EWCA Civ 448. The court was concerned with 4 appeals from more...
6 Apr 2021 09:51
Should a parent shop their child to the police for sexual assault?On Monday Chief Constable Simon Bailey, the police chiefs’ lead for child protection, encouraged parents to report sexual assaults their children had suffered and those their sons had perpetrated. The police are setting up a helpline so those teenagers who have experience of misogyny and abuse can more...
6 Apr 2021 09:39
COURT OF APPEAL JUDGMENT – RE H-N AND OTHERS (CHILDREN) (DOMESTIC ABUSE: FINDING OF FACT HEARINGS)Lorraine Cavanagh QC recently appeared in the four conjoined Domestic Abuse appeals before the Court of Appeal [Re H-N and Others] for an intervener, the Association of Lawyers for Children. The judgment can be downloaded here or read online here. more...
1 Apr 2021 15:45
Letter before action template and guidance for small claimsBefore you consider bringing a small claim in court there are certain preliminary steps that you will need to take, including sending the other side a letter before action. Not only is this a requirement of the rules of the court, but it is also a great prompt to show the other side that you are more...
1 Apr 2021 15:35
Health and safety policy template: Generate yours now!A health and safety policy template sets out your arrangements for health and safety at your workplace. Staff handbook and policies includes a health and safety policy template; you can choose to generate the policy either on its own or as part of a full staff handbook. Your health and safety policy more...
31 Mar 2021 14:19
Domestic Abuse in the Family Courts: A Changing Landscape?The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in 4 joined cases considering the approach of the Family Court to the issue of domestic abuse. In a case that attracted substantial comment in the media, and which was live tweeted to the public by legal bloggers (as well as being conducted entirely more...
29 Mar 2021 15:31
‘Vulnerable parties’ in catastrophic injury claims: costs and case management after 6th April 2021Chris Gutteridge In February 2020, the Civil Justice Council published a report on ‘Vulnerable Witnesses and Parties within Civil Proceedings’[1] which contains wide ranging recommendations towards improving access to justice for vulnerable parties and witnesses in the civil courts. The report more...
29 Mar 2021 15:26
Reflections of working in courts and tribunals during the COVID pandemicAs essential workers, courts and tribunals staff have worked throughout the pandemic. Here, some of our people reflect on their experience of working on the frontline. Nicholas Blackmore is a County Court Bailiff based in Hampshire. Although some of his work, such as evictions, stopped because of more...
29 Mar 2021 15:23
Trials with multiple defendants: progress in the Crown CourtRecovery work in the criminal courts is moving at pace. The outstanding caseload in the Magistrates’ Court is now almost 50,000 lower than at its peak last July. In the Crown Court between 4 January and 21 February, we listed an average of 309 trials each week – compared to 432 pre-COVID – with 241 more...
29 Mar 2021 15:19
Open Justice and Remote Inquests: Allowing public and media video access to hearingsThe principles of open justice and transparency are fundamental to our justice system. They must be cherished and protected as vital to preserve the rule of law. However, a simple legislative oversight at the start of the pandemic has meant that, whilst most other courts increased their more...
29 Mar 2021 15:13
Victoria Jones represents British Gymnastics before the Court of Appeal3PB's specialist intellectual property barrister Victoria Jones (pictured here) represented British Gymnastics before the Court of Appeal. The appeal was brought by UK Gymnastics against the judgement of IPEC Judge HHJ Clarke handed down on 26 June 2020 in which she found UK Gymnastics to be liable more...
29 Mar 2021 15:11
Seb Oram analyses good faith and ‘the spirit of agreement’ in commercial contracts3PB's specialist commercial and construction law barrister Seb Oram (pictured here) has reviewed the case of Westfields Homes Ltd v Keay Homes (Windrush). The case involved a potential breach of commercial, land-development contract and serves as a must-read for all commercial lawyers and litigators more...
Life As A Barrister During Covid-19 – Sima Najma
It’s a year now since Covid-19 became the number one concern of almost everyone worldwide. It’s had an unimaginable effect on our lives, in every conceivable way. Families have been separated as people have had to shelter at home, while the lockdowns also caused the rest of us to stay in our homes more...
COVID-19, Remote Hearings, & Family Courts – Sima Najma
One of the major changes to the way we operate as a society due to the Covid-19 pandemic has been in the Courts. From the first lockdown in March 2020, Courts have had to adapt to remote hearings where possible and Family Court matters are among those that are currently held completely by remote more...
Barristers and Solicitors: The Differences Explained – Sima Najma
If you’re currently studying law, and wondering which direction to take your career, then I hope this will prove to be a useful tool in your decision making process. As you come to the conclusion of your undergraduate studies, the legal training for prospective Barristers and Solicitors will begin more...
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