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To prevent or punish homelessness? The Vagrancy Act 1824

Our recent blog discussed the recent Law Commission review that makes the case for additional classes of persons to be protected by hate crime laws, as it relates to the...

November 17, 2020

Sioned Wyn Roberts

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Is a U-turn required on the Government’s stance on the ‘Everyone In’ policy during lockdown 2.0?

On Saturday, 31st October 2020, the Prime Minister publicly announced a second national lockdown commencing on Thursday 5 November 2020. The Prime Minister continued to hone in on his advice...

November 16, 2020
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Road Safety Week: No Need To Speed 16 – 22 November 2020

Road Safety Week is the biggest road safety event in the UK, which is organised by the road safety charity Brake every year. The aim of Road Safety Week is…

November 16, 2020

Araba Quartey

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What can I do if my employer cuts my pay?

Unfortunately, since the pandemic a significant number of employees have seen their salaries reduced. We have experienced an increase in the number of employees seeking advice where their employer is…

November 16, 2020
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Returning to work with a vulnerable household – should employees consider associative discrimination?

The government’s recent announcement to extend the furlough scheme through to March 2021 may offer a temporary reprieve for some, but whilst the risk of coronavirus remains, the issue of...

November 12, 2020

Natalie Wellock

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What can I claim for limb loss?

The loss of a body part is undoubtedly life changing, devastating and challenging for the injured person and their family. If the amputation is as a result of a serious...

November 11, 2020
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Do I have to give the Police my mobile phone pin number?

The Police are often very keen to see what is on a person’s mobile phone but the question is, do you need to give them access to contents by giving...

November 11, 2020

Chloe Hartnell

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Care Providers Beware: Prosecution for ill treatment and wilful neglect.

Lurking within the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 are some little known and relatively new offences that may see the light of a greater number of prosecutions as the...

November 10, 2020
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Decree Nisi in a divorce – how long will this take?

With courts backlogged across the country and an increase in the number of litigants in person (people representing themselves) in private family proceedings, it can seem as though the divorce...

November 9, 2020
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Signed, Sealed but not Delivered – How Joint Property Passes on Death

Many people believe that making a will is simple and can be done through DIY kits. However, they fail to appreciate the nuances of many relevant legal matters, including property…

November 9, 2020
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Extension of the Furlough Scheme to 30 September 2021

On 31 October, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, better known as the ‘furlough scheme’ was due to end and be replaced from 1 November with the less generous Job Support...

November 6, 2020

Natalie Wellock

Opinion

Will I be able to meet my solicitor in person during the second lockdown?

In criminal cases it is very important for the solicitor and client to meet each other in person in order to get to know each other so that they can...

November 5, 2020

Graeme Hydari

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Housing possession update – 4 November 2020

As the sun went down on Halloween, we awaited what seemed like the inevitable news, that England would go into a second lockdown. The Prime Minister announced that from Thursday,...

November 4, 2020
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Top 12 fireworks safety tips to prevent personal injury

As Bonfire Night is fast approaching, there will undoubtedly be thousands of people enjoying some firework fun. However, no matter how pretty and thrilling these fireworks can be, there is...

November 4, 2020

Denise Doherty

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Can I own a gun in the UK?

If you are found to be in possession of a prohibited firearm in the UK, you could face a minimum sentence of five years in prison, regardless of your previous…

November 3, 2020
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Lockdown 2.0 – what about the repairs to my property?

What has changed with the second lockdown? On 31st October 2020, Boris Johnson announced new national restrictions for England to be imposed by way of another lockdown from 5th November…

November 3, 2020
Opinion

Not just a day in court for Johnny Depp: reflections on a lengthy court battle

Johnny Depp has today lost High Court case against The Sun Newspaper for publishing an article stating that he is a “wife beater”. Mr Justice Nichol found that the newspaper...

November 2, 2020
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A Week in the Life of a Criminal Solicitor – Friday

Between April 2018 and March 2019 there were 4,500 recorded knife and weapons offences committed by children in London. This is the final blog in a five-part series documenting a…

October 30, 2020

Darrell Ennis-Gayle

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Race at Work Charter – Two Years on

Having been appointed as the firm’s Diversity Champion, I was thrilled to be able to attend this year’s Race at Work Charter – Two years on Webinar with Sandra Kerr…

October 30, 2020

Bahareh Amani

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A Week in the Life of a Criminal Solicitor – Thursday

Between April 2018 and March 2019 there were 4,500 recorded knife and weapons offences committed by children in London. This is the penultimate blog in a five-part series documenting a…

October 29, 2020

Darrell Ennis-Gayle

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