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We recently represented a client who was charged with the murder of his son. This related to an incident which had occurred in 2001 and which had been prosecuted in 2002 as an allegation of causing grievous bodily harm with intent (S.18 GBH). The...
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) continues to encourage and enforce covid secure measures in the transport and logistics sector. In a bulletin released on 20th January 2021 the HSE explained they have been working with local authorities to carry...
UK winters are no joke. From November through to February, and even beyond those months, if you are working outside, the chances are that you are going to encounter bleak weather conditions. OK, your employer can’t alter the weather, but...
Remote inspections of schools and further education providers commenced on 25 January, with particular focus on how well children are being educated remotely. Whilst many providers of education will understand the need for Ofsted to continue with their...
A recent article in the media reported that a 50 year old man has been awarded £7,600 by an Employment Tribunal for age and sex discrimination, in respect of his claim against Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. It is...
If a person lacks mental capacity and has not put in place a power of attorney beforehand, it is likely that they will require the support of a deputy to manage their financial affairs and, in limited circumstances, to make decisions regarding their...
The circumstances where one parent makes a unilateral decision to move or keep their child in another country is often described as child abduction or, where the child is kept abroad, as an unlawful retention. Such situations are often traumatic for all...
The charity, Headway, have recently published a report outlining the various impacts that the pandemic has had upon brain injury survivors and their families - see the full report here: The impact of lockdown on brain injury survivors and their...
As we are navigate our way through our third lockdown in ten months, the upheaval thrust upon us by coronavirus is becoming all too familiar. The overwhelming demand on the NHS is reported daily in the news and many of us have had personal...
We have all seen the introduction of the smart motorway in our local transport network, and more than likely have become frustrated in a traffic queue caused by the road works to transition the existing hard shoulder or three lane carriageway into...
Personal injury claims arising from working on building or demolition sites are common place. Often they are as a result of traumatic injury – falls, crush injuries, slips and trips. However, there is a danger for construction workers that is...
If you are involved in an accident there are some things you can do to help us to acheive the best possible outcome for your claim. 1. Take photographs at the scene Take photographic evidence of the scene including anything that may have caused...
On 17 March 2020, Ofsted suspended all routine inspections of early years settings, save for where urgent visits were required due to concerns raised about a setting. Originally, Ofsted had hoped to recommence full inspections from January 2021, however...
As with any legal matter, it is always advisable to seek independent legal advice to ensure that you are properly represented and benefit from the expertise of a specialist. After being involved in a road traffic accident, the first point of contact...
More individuals and families are finding themselves exposed to the possibility of their estate suffering inheritance tax (IHT). The basic IHT exemption of £325,000 per individual has remained unchanged for some years. An additional Residence Nil...
People commonly refer to the process of administering a deceased person’s estate as Probate . The people responsible for administering the estate, known as the personal representatives, have a number of duties including: Identifying if there is...
On 14th January 2021 a cross-parliamentary group of MPs took part in a debate in Parliament to raise the issue of long covid and its impact on those who caught the virus early on in the pandemic. A particular focus was on frontline workers, NHS staff and...
It is never too early to consider putting provisions in place for your family and their future. The size of your estate is irrelevant, everyone should have a Will in place. However succession planning involves more than just making a Will , as you...
The deadline for primary school admissions for the school year commencing in September 2021 will expire on the 15th January. It is still possible to apply for a primary school place after this time but the application will be dealt with as a late...
It has recently been reported that four major supermarket chains in England now intend to strictly enforce the wearing of face masks by customers when entering their stores. It is understood that the companies have said that entry will likely be...
Throughout the pandemic, concerns about the inability to visit and speak with their family members in care homes have been widely reported, with different care providers taking different approaches to facilitating contact. Now that we are in what is...
Unfortunately the covid-19 pandemic has thrown into sharp relief the need for many people to think about their Wills. Anyone who has a family, especially children that they want to provide for, or has undergone a life event such as marriage,...
It would be an understatement to say that 2020 had been a difficult and challenging year for the adult social care sector. The emergence of a global pandemic brought about significant change to the way in which care homes had to operate, as well as the way...
You’ve just had an accident, it’s icy after all out there. Another driver has damaged your vehicle. It happens. No problem, we’re human after all. So, you ring your insurance company and report it to...
