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Homelessness Reduction Act – where are we?

Following on from our recent mini-series of blogs that comprises of the Law Commission Review to include the homeless to the list of those protected by hate crimes and the...

November 24, 2020

Sioned Wyn Roberts

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What are the advantages of mediation in resolving family disputes?

Separation and divorce can be an emotional rollercoaster. Feelings of anger, hurt and worry are common - add the uncertainty created by Coronavirus and they are amplified. With emotions running...

November 23, 2020

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A Winter Truce – Can I be evicted over Christmas?

Following the end of the stay on possession proceedings on 21 September 2020, the government announced that there would be a ‘winter truce’ on evictions between 11 December 2020 and...

November 20, 2020

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World's Children's Day 2020

A summary of key developments over the last 12 months in children’s rights in UK Law Established in 1954, Children’s Day is celebrated on 20th November each year. The purpose…

November 20, 2020

Opinion

The real agenda behind the Independent Review of Administrative Law

The Independent Review of Administrative Law recently issued a call for evidence. It ran for just seven weeks before it closed on 26 October 2020. The Review Panel intends to...

November 19, 2020

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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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