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Opinion
Surrogacy and the Law- changes need to be made
Surrogacy is a situation that many people may only encounter in a TV storyline, a high-profile celebrity announcement or a dramatic news story about surrogacy gone wrong. Indeed, it is…
June 15, 2018
Opinion
general-crime
Disclosure in criminal cases. Is this our darkest hour?
What is Disclosure? In a criminal trial the prosecution are obliged, in advance of a trial, to disclose the evidence which they have. This includes all the evidence including that...
June 14, 2018
Blog
What is an occupation order?
You can obtain an occupation order under the Family Law Act 1996. It confers, declares, restricts or regulates rights of occupation in the family home. There are five different sections...
June 13, 2018
Opinion
youth-crime
Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) preventing people making “Drill” music
In what the newspapers are calling an “unprecedented move”, the Metropolitan Police have applied for a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) to be imposed in a case involving teenagers and young...
June 11, 2018
Opinion
Asbestos exposure outside the UK- the problems continue
In the UK we can be grateful that exposure to asbestos for the ordinary person is rare. Though its dangers were obscured for generations, its eventual total ban in 1999...
June 11, 2018
Opinion
Brain-damaged child’s negligence claim fails on causation
Personal injury analysis: James Bell, a partner in Hodge Jones & Allen's medical negligence team, examines a Queen's Bench Division decision that the claimant patient had not established that the...
June 5, 2018
Opinion
What is Fundamental Dishonesty in a personal injury claim?
Following the case of London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (in liquidation) v Haydn Sinfield [2018] EWHC 51 (QB), the High Court has recently provided the clearest...
May 30, 2018
Blog
crime-investigation
Can you be forced to give evidence as a witness? Know your rights
With the recent increase in violent crimes where there has been a reluctance for witnesses to give evidence in these cases. This could give rise to the increased use by…
May 30, 2018
Opinion
Should men be able to have enhanced maternity pay during shared parental leave?
As an employment lawyer and someone who believes in equality I would say that this should of course be the case however the reality is different. This is something which...
May 30, 2018
Opinion
Why does outdated divorce law need to change?
Yesterday, the matter of Owen v Owen [2017] EWCA Civ 182 was heard before the Supreme Court. Mrs Owen issued a divorce petition citing that the marriage had irretrievably broken...
May 18, 2018
Blog
What is considered legally homeless?
Published on 12th April 2018, the annual Homeless Monitor considers homelessness across England. It also takes note of how the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 (in force from 3rd April 2018)...
May 18, 2018
Opinion
supreme-court
What is a litigant in person and what are the latest developments?
A litigant in person is an individual, company or organisation who makes a claim without legal representation from a solicitor or barrister. More recently there have been important developments which...
The House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”) licensing and planning regimes often spring a nasty surprise on unsuspecting landlords, placing them at risk of hefty fines for breaking the rules. With...
May 14, 2018
Blog
What is a periodic tenancy?
A periodic tenancy is where the original fixed term has expired but the parties continue on the same basis, or a rolling contract without a fixed term (e.g. monthly) Is…
What are the benefits of Occupational Therapy after a Personal Injury?
The benefits of physiotherapy treatment and other types of treatment following a personal injury are a given and no one would dispute the benefits. However often whilst the focus is...
The laws relating to sex often dominate headlines. Of late those sexual offences concerning the lack of consent are particularly under scrutiny. But the law can be broken even when...
May 11, 2018
Blog
Why a Divorce can be the same as a bereavement and the importance of listening to your solicitor
When you go through a divorce it is commonly acknowledged that the stages can mirror that of a bereavement. People can go through similar stages which such as: denial, anger,...
May 11, 2018
Opinion
Youth Justice Summit 2018: Children and the Police
Caroline Liggins, Head of Youth Team will be attending with Freya Colvin, Bianca St Prix and Aston Stockdale to the annual Youth Justice Summit. We are very proud to be...
People with learning disabilities continue to be failed
The long-awaited publication of the Learning Disabilities Mortality Annual Report last week only served to tell us what we already know: people with learning disabilities keep being failed by the...
Anti-harassment and non-disclosure injunction granted in relation to alleged blackmail
The High Court has recently ordered an injunction against an unknown third party and provided for alternative service by text message. In the case of NPV v QEL and ZED,...
