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Enforcing debts and the impact of Covid-19

The UK government has brought in measures to avoid people being hit hard with the consequences of debt, but that has to be balanced against the need now more than...

August 26, 2020
Opinion

Do Not Resuscitate/Do Not Treat Orders – The Public Have a Right to Know

The Daily Telegraph revealed late last night that during the Spring of 2020 care homes were asked by NHS managers and GPs to place blanket ‘Do not resuscitate’ (DNR) orders…

August 24, 2020
Blog

Will The Court Listen To What My Child Wants?

Purpose of the Children Act 1989 The Children Act 1989 reinforced the principle that the welfare of the child must be paramount and the interests of the child should be…

August 19, 2020
Opinion

RoadPeace – National Road Victim Month

August is National Road Victim Month. I understand that RoadPeace, a national charity, chose August as the dedicated month for road victims following the death of Diana Princess of Wales…

August 19, 2020
Blog

Can Landlords Still Use The COVID-19 Pandemic To Delay Repairs To My Property?

When the Government’s lockdown response to the pandemic was first actioned in March of this year, it was to be expected that any repairs that landlords had agreed to make…

August 19, 2020
Opinion
  • cybercrime
  • internet-offences

Communications Sent By Social Media – Have I Committed An Offence?

In recent years, social media has transformed from a small distraction for teenagers and students to the primary form of communication for the vast majority of people. The COVID-19 lockdown…

August 19, 2020
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Vulnerable road users: what do drivers need to know about them?

As drivers, we share the road with others who don’t have the protection we do in our cars. If there is an accident, they will come out of it worse...

August 18, 2020
Opinion

Aeroplane Accidents – The Risk of Personal Injury

If you are on your way to a last minute summer holiday getaway that involves travelling on an aeroplane, then like me, you will be full of excitement and the…

August 18, 2020
Blog
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Out of Court Settlement: How and Why To Do It

One of the impacts of COVID-19 has been the closure of courts for several months across the country.  This has resulted in a massive backlogs of hearings that were cancelled, …

August 17, 2020
Blog

Duty of Candour Revisited

The Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review (IMMDS Review), chaired by Baroness Cumberlege, has recently published its report. The title of the report, ‘First Do No Harm – the…

August 13, 2020
Blog

A Step in the Right Direction? The new guideline for sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders, or neurological impairments

Following on from a consultation launched last year, on 21 July 2020 the Sentencing Council published the new guideline for sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders, or neurological impairments.…

August 10, 2020
Blog

Parks, playgrounds and fairgrounds – have fun but, take care

With the summer holidays fast approaching, children and families will no doubt be looking to spend a lot of free time in parks and fairgrounds; but how safe are they?

August 10, 2020
Opinion

Post-Pandemic Probate: how to deal with the estates of those who have died

It has been a difficult time this year with many relationships, families and minds being tested as a result of the far reaching impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Whilst we...

August 7, 2020
Blog

Execution of documents during Covid-19. What’s the latest?

In a recent blog we outlined some of the issues presented by COVID-19 in the execution of documents such as Wills and Deeds. We have now had recent changes by...

August 6, 2020
Opinion

Housing Disrepair – take action now to minimise delay in resolving faults within your home

Since the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic and the unprecedented lockdown measures introduced by the government, many tenants have contacted our Housing Team as they find that they are not…

August 5, 2020
Opinion

Track and Trace – how safe is our personal data?

We have been told repeatedly that the only way to ease the Coronavirus lockdown restrictions safely is to have a workable contact tracing system in place, ensuring that those showing...

August 4, 2020
Opinion
  • court

Ineffective service of claim forms and other documents

In court proceedings, certain documents have to be ‘served’ on the opponent or their solicitors. There are very specific rules under the CPR on methods of service. We have had...

August 4, 2020
Opinion

Possession claims set to return as government stay expires

The coronavirus pandemic has left the UK battered and bruised, with the economic, social and personal effects of the virus felt throughout the nation. The ongoing economic fallout has left...

August 3, 2020
Opinion

Bereavement Damages Awards – A Change in the Law

In English law, compensation for bereavement in claims arising out of the death of an injured person due to negligence of another, is fixed by Government made law. A statutory…

July 29, 2020
Opinion
  • general-crime

Arrested and Interviewed by the Police: Your Rights

If you or someone you know is arrested, it can often be confusing and upsetting for those involved, especially as many people aren’t aware of what happens when someone is…

July 29, 2020
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