With the government set to announce that wearing a face covering in shops and supermarkets will be mandatory in England from 24 July, here’s what you need to know about the new rules: What are the regulations? Face coverings will need to be worn inside shops by customers from Friday 24 July, although the rule […]
In a landmark legal case, the Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that it was compatible with the accused person’s human rights to use evidence obtained by “paedophile hunter” groups in a criminal trial. Paedophile Hunter groups impersonate children online to lure persons into making inappropriate or sexualised communications with them over the internet, and then […]
Ten temporary courts are being set up to help clear a backlog of hearings caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The new venues, in England and Wales, include a medieval chamber and the Ministry of Justice’s headquarters. From next week, they will hear civil, family and tribunals work as well as non-custodial crime cases. Justice Secretary […]
A Bhatia Best Trainee Solicitor secured a prestigious university award after her work was assessed as the best in her year. Bethany Tuplin completed a year-long work placement as part of her undergraduate law degree with Nottingham Law School. As part of the course, Bethany was required to prepare a portfolio of work she had […]
Courts face a backlog of more than half a million criminal cases as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, official estimates show. The number of cases waiting to be heard by magistrates shot up 22% between the week ending March 8 and May 17 to around 484,000, according to provisional data published by the Ministry […]
Face coverings on public transport – and for hospital staff, outpatients and visitors – will be compulsory in England from today. More than 3,000 extra staff including police officers are being deployed at stations to make sure people comply. Passengers without a covering will be asked to wear one, or will face being refused onboard […]
A bill introducing “no-fault” divorces in England and Wales has been backed by MPs. It passed its first hurdle in the Commons by 231 votes to 16 against, following a debate. How to get a divorce Currently, in order to start divorce proceedings immediately, one spouse has to allege adultery, unreasonable behaviour or desertion has […]
HM Courts & Tribunals Service is reopening another 16 courts this week after they were deemed to be suitable for holding socially-distanced hearings. Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland QC said the latest development will give people confidence justice can continue to be done safely. Approximatley 160 Courts have remained open during the Coronavirus Pandemic. In the […]
New rules requiring all people arriving in the UK to self-isolate for 14 days have come into effect. Travellers arriving in the UK by plane, ferry or train now have to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival or risk being prosecuted and fined if they do not comply. Surprise visits will be used to check […]
Despite the Coronavirus Pandemic, our lawyers are still providing 24/7 legal advice and representation. Although our offices are closed to the public, we are able to arrange appointments for new and existing clients by Skype, Microsoft Teams, Facetime and Facebook Messenger. The Courts are operating at an extremely reduced capacity with most hearings being adjourned and […]