Category: coronavirus

Possession proceedings and COVID-19 – Henderson Chambers

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, housing, landlord & tenant, news, repossession by sally

‘With the government ordering people to stay at home during the COVID-19 global pandemic, questions necessarily arise for those whose “home” is a rented property. What does this mean for landlords and tenants alike? Broadly, whilst the Government made loud promises about banning evictions, the Coronavirus Act 2020 makes more ‘watered down’ provision, giving greater comfort to landlords but potentially leaving tenants mired in uncertainty.’

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Henderson Chambers, 27th March 2020

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Releasing the Pressure on Prisons – Nexus Chambers

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, health, health & safety, news, prisons by sally

‘The Covid 19 pandemic has led to lock-downs of populations the world over. The global has become the local. For our safety we are subject to unprecedented restrictions on our movement. So, it is cruelly ironic that Government inaction has created the situation where Covid-19 has taken a hold on those in our prisons.’

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Nexus Chambers, 3rd April 2020

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Sporting Event Cancellation Insurance: Will it play ball or be kicked into touch? – 4 New Square

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, insurance, news, sport by sally

‘Many events, including music, theatre, conferences and exhibitions have been cancelled or postponed in the wake of COVID-19 and more will follow.’

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4 New Square, 25th March 2020

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Delivering justice during the COVID-19 pandemic – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in civil justice, coronavirus, courts, criminal justice, HM Courts Service, live link evidence, news by sally

‘Maintaining access to justice and enabling people to exercise their rights and have effective participation in the legal system has never been more important than now. The judiciary are quickly adapting their ways of working to deliver justice during the coronavirus pandemic.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 3rd April 2020

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COVID-19: Competition and State Aid Law During the Coronavirus Crisis – St John’s Chambers

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, EC law, news, state aids by sally

‘This note reflects developments as at 26 March 2020. It provides an overview of how UK and
EU competition law and EU State aid law will apply during the COVID-19 crisis. It is not legal
advice and should not be relied upon as such.’

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St John's Chambers, 26th March 2020

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Covert recordings: does the end justify the means? – 12 King’s Bench Walk

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in coronavirus, electronic monitoring, employment, employment tribunals, news, spying by sally

‘Covert recording is featuring increasingly in both employment and personal injury law – and the ramifications of recent decisions are yet to be fully played out. Two recent cases consider the issue from both sides in the workplace; Phoenix, featured covert recording by an employee and López considered covert surveillance by employers.’

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12 King's Bench Walk, 25th March 2020

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Contracting with Coronavirus: the NEC contract terms – 39 Essex Chambers

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in building law, chambers articles, construction industry, contracts, coronavirus, news by sally

‘This article, the second in a series of three articles, considers the effect of Coronavirus on the contract regimes applicable to NEC forms of contract. Other articles cover JCT terms, and the possible impact of the common law principle of frustration.’

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39 Essex Chambers, 27th March 2020

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Coronavirus and Child Arrangement Orders by John Myers – Broadway House Chambers

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in chambers articles, children, coronavirus, emergency powers, families, news, parental rights by sally

‘Much anxiety has been caused to parents by the impact of the Government’s Stay at Home Rules on Child Arrangement Orders, and particularly on the requirement for children to spend time with the non-resident parent.’

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Broadway House Chambers, 26th March 2020

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Criminal Powers in response to Covid-19 – stay indoors instructions – 5 SAH

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, criminal justice, emergency powers, enforcement, freedom of movement, government departments, news, police by sally

‘On 23 March 2020, the Prime Minister instructed everyone to remain in their homes in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. The overwhelming majority of individuals and businesses have taken steps to comply with that instruction. However, concerns remained about the large number of people continuing to use London Underground, groups of people congregating in public places and a small number of people steadfastly refusing to comply. From the off, law enforcement officials were asking to be furnished with powers to enforce compliance.’

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5 SAH, 30th March 2020

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Most chambers “face collapse” without government cash – Legal Futures

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in barristers, budgets, coronavirus, news, pupillage, statistics by sally

‘More than half of barristers’ chambers will go out of business within six months if they do not receive financial support from the government during the coronavirus crisis, the Bar Council has warned.’

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Legal Futures, 3rd April 2020

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Coronavirus: Single parents take government to court over welfare rules – BBC News

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in benefits, children, coronavirus, families, immigration, news by sally

‘A group of single parents who cannot claim welfare payments because of their migration status are suing the government.’

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BBC News, 3rd April 2020

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Guidance to Appropriate Authorities: police misconduct hearings during the coronavirus restrictions – UK Police Law Blog

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in case management, coronavirus, disciplinary procedures, live link evidence, news, police, professional conduct by sally

‘This note is intended to assist Appropriate Authorities (“AAs”), Professional Standards Departments (“PSDs”) and hearings units to progress misconduct proceedings[1] under the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2012 and 2020 (“PCR”), during the outbreak of COVID-19. We suggest that AAs should try to proceed with hearings by video and/or telephone where possible, and we explore the practical implications of doing so.’

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UK Police Law Blog, 30th March 2020

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Coronavirus: Man jailed for coughing on police officer – BBC News

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in assault, coronavirus, emergency powers, enforcement, imprisonment, news, police, sentencing by sally

‘A man who coughed on a police officer and claimed to have coronavirus has been jailed for six months.’

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BBC News, 2nd April 2020

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Coronavirus: Man jailed after hospital visit social media boast – BBC News

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in coronavirus, emergency powers, enforcement, health, hospitals, imprisonment, news, nuisance, sentencing by sally

‘A man who boasted on social media of visiting a hospital without a medical reason has been jailed for 12 weeks.’

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BBC News, 2nd April 2020

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Covid-19: Pay for working parents forced to look after their children – Cloisters

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in chambers articles, children, coronavirus, employment, families, news, remuneration by sally

‘Employers are making difficult choices at this time in situations which have never affected their workplaces before. Employment lawyers are having to advise in a context where the landscape is changing day by day. As fresh guidance is issued and new headlines emerge, the next legal queries evolve.’

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Cloisters, 27th March 2020

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Coronavirus: ‘Lower priority’ crime cases put on hold – BBC News

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in coronavirus, criminal damage, criminal justice, fraud, gangs, news, road traffic offences by sally

‘Suspected fraudsters and gangsters should not be charged during the coronavirus outbreak to avoid “clogging up” courts, new guidance recommends.’

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BBC News, 2nd April 2020

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Council and police shut pub that held lock in during lockdown – Local Government Lawyer

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in coronavirus, emergency powers, enforcement, health, licensed premises, news by sally

‘Ashfield District Council has used its powers working with Nottinghamshire Police to shut a pub under new rules introduced during the COVID-19 outbreak, after the licence holder held a lock in at her pub.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 2nd April 2020

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Covid-19: Furlough and job retention: Key issues for Employment Lawyers – Cloisters

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, employment, news, redundancy, remuneration by sally

‘Employers are making difficult choices at this time in situations which have never affected their workplaces before. As fresh guidance is issued and new headlines emerge, the next legal queries evolve.’

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Cloisters, 30th March 2020

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Contracting with Coronavirus: JCT contract terms – 39 Essex Chambers

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in building law, chambers articles, construction industry, contracts, coronavirus, news by sally

‘This article, the first in a series of three articles, considers the effect of Coronavirus on the contract terms applicable to the JCT form of contract. Other articles cover NEC terms, and the possible impact of the common law principle of frustration.’

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39 Essex Chambers, 26th March 2020

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COVID-19 New Insolvency Rules – Radcliffe Chambers

Posted April 3rd, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, insolvency, news by sally

‘The Government has proposed imminent new insolvency rules with the aim of helping more businesses weather the COVID-19 storm and avoid entering an insolvency process. The overriding objective is to assist UK companies to keep trading whilst restructuring. The measures proposed to give this breathing space are set to include a suspension of the current wrongful trading provisions and a new moratorium for businesses undergoing a restructuring process.’

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Radcliffe Chambers, 30th March 2020

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