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The recently published Manchester University NHS FT v Y [2023] EWCOP 51 judgment concerned an application to determine whether Y had capacity to consent to surgery to his shoulder and, if he lacked capacity, whether the proposed surgery was in his best...
It is not unusual for disputes to arise with an ex-partner after a relationship comes to an end and sometimes these disputes may be over an issue concerning your child. You may find that when your relationship comes to an end your ex-partner wishes to...
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) have reported that they have uncovered extensive fraud occurring at a test centre in Nigeria, which has resulted in hundreds of applicants potentially obtaining fraudulent results. In light of the NMC’s...
These figures from the ONS stem from 2022, leaning out of the pandemic and into a cost-of-living crisis. We know that financial pressures and income concerns have led to many couples delaying the divorce process. What was once a reason to get to...
We have seen a significant increase in enquiries about the menopause in recent months. At this stage, from a strict legal perspective, the menopause is not, in itself, protected under the Equality Act. However, it can be captured by protection from age, sex...
The implementation of ‘Awaab’s Law’ in July 2023 into the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 came after the death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak in December 2020. His cause of death was a respiratory condition which resulted from prolonged...
The court often sees parents make repeated applications in relation to their children, not because they believe that those applications are in the child’s interest, but because they use the repeated applications as a continuous form of control,...
The government is currently undergoing a consultation, due to take place between 29 January 2024 to 25 March 2024, to consider the re-introduction of tribunal fees for employees to access the justice service when they have an employment law dispute or wish...
Following the delivery of the King’s speech on 7th November 2023, there are many elements for not only landlords to consider, but also for tenants to also consider. There is currently a blanket ban on pets in any rented property, banning pets of any...
Any organisation carrying out a public function and/or providing a service needs to be aware of and comply with their obligations under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 to avoid claims of unlawful discrimination. This includes a responsibility...
Tinnitus Awareness Week is an annual event aimed at bringing awareness to a condition that affects millions of individuals globally. Every year healthcare professionals, organisations and individuals come together to provide information and promote...
