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Who is classed as a protected party? A protected party is someone who lacks capacity to conduct legal proceedings The Mental Capacity Act 2005 states “a person is unable to make a decision for himself if s/he is unable: a) to understand the...
Following the announced election on the 4th of July 2024, it appears that the Renters Reform Bill has now been abandoned after it failed to become law before parliament was prorogued. The Renters Reform Bill was introduced in order to fulfil the 2019...
When a relationship ends, communication often breaks down. Even if a divorce starts off with both parties on good terms, discussing financial settlements can create tension. When it comes to important issues about children, parents might think the only...
News of the infected blood scandal has recently hit the press again since the report stemming from the inquiry was finalised. The public inquiry has described the scale of the scandal as ‘horrifying’, but what is the scandal all about? ...
In 2023, a quantum only cerebral palsy case went to trial for the first time in six years - CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (‘CCC’). The Judge considered several key issues during the case and one of them was the benefits...
Occasionally Stephensons are able to offer work experience or vacation placements to students who have an interest in law or are working towards a law based qualification. Work experience allows students to gain practical experience of what it is like to...
Cancer Research UK estimates that prostate cancer is responsible for the loss of 12,000 lives a year. In the UK, it is the most common type of cancer in men. A study by the Lancet Commission on prostate cancer estimates that deaths are set...
Whilst it is encouraging that the Leasehold Reform Bill has become law, albeit by the skin of its teeth, it remains to be seen whether it will genuinely make a significant difference to the vast majority of people who own leasehold properties –...
Extravasation is when liquid leaks outside a blood vessel into the surrounding tissues. In the medical negligence context, extravasation can occur accidentally during administration of medication or fluids, which can result in serious injury to the...
At the start of this year, many people will have been disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision in the appeal known as Paul & Anor v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (‘Paul’) regarding secondary victim claims. Prior to this appeal,...
There is nothing more frustrating than noticing defects with a car that you have recently purchased. This can be exacerbated by the garage from where you purchased it from and/or the finance company (if relevant) not acknowledging the defects and not...
The Worker Protection Bill takes effect from October 2024 and introduces a new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees during the course of their employment. Employment tribunals will therefore have the...
In April the law surrounding flexible working changed, one of the main changes being that employees are able to request flexible working arrangements from the beginning of their employment. The way in which employers must deal with such requests also...
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a painful form of inflammatory arthritis. It includes non-radiographic AS which is where X-ray changes are not present but inflammation is visible on an MRI in the sacroiliac joints or spine. Radiographic AS is where changes...
The introduction of specific legislation to cover death or serious injury by dangerous cycling will be welcomed by many, including those who have campaigned for many years to update UK law. Whilst these serious incidents remain at a relatively low level,...
In civil proceedings, the general costs position is that the losing party pays the winning party’s costs. That being said, this position can be deviated from, and it is important to note that the court has the power to make any order as to costs that...
In January 2024, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Birth Trauma established the first national inquiry to investigate the reasons for birth trauma and to develop policy recommendations to reduce instances of trauma during birth. It follows...
Re HC [2024] EWCOP 24 arguably represents a further development in the judicial thinking regarding deprivations of liberty that is moving away from the decision in Cheshire West . It concerned the residence and care arrangements for a 27-year-old...
When an employee makes a claim against your business there are various stages of an employment tribunal process that you will have to go through. Here we will outline what you should expect during each of these stages and how we can help you to defend these...
Cauda equina syndrome is a rare and severe type of spinal stenosis (narrowing in the spinal column which can lead to compression of nerves). What is the cauda equina? This is the sack of nerve roots (nerves that leave the spinal cord...
When you wish to make a claim for compensation against your employer there are various stages of an employment tribunal process that you will have to go through. Here we will outline what you should expect during each of these stages. ACAS conciliation ...
Stephensons has a team of specialist regulatory lawyers who provide advice and representation to businesses and individuals, nationally and internationally, in relation to the seizure of goods by UK Border Force and HM Revenue and Customs. Stephensons...
The Court of Appeal ruled that Ms Grey’s conviction for unlawful manslaughter was to be overturned. Ms Grey was convicted of the offence last year after a retrial and was sentenced to three years imprisonment. In 2020 the deceased was cycling on the...
