02/06/2020 – Page 2 – Current Awareness

Indefinite Leave to Remain as a Bereaved Partner – Richmond Chambers

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in bereavement, coronavirus, immigration, married persons, news by sally

‘Daily reports of death during the Covid-19 pandemic has made many of us think about loved ones, how to protect them and the implications of life without them. If your leave to enter or remain is dependent on a relationship, what does happen if a partner passes away? The Immigration Rules in fact provide a route for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) as a bereaved partner. In this post we look at the requirements.’

Richmond Chambers, 22nd May 2020

Source: immigrationbarrister.co.uk

COVID-19, Vaccines, BREXIT and Vaccine Damage Claims – Henderson Chambers

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in brexit, coronavirus, damages, medicines, news, personal injuries, vaccination by sally

‘There is currently an enormous international effort in progress to invent, test and obtain regulatory approval for a COVID-19 vaccine (or more accurately, a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the underlying virus). It is right to consider now, how such a vaccine will get regulatory approval, how such approval might be affected by BREXIT, and if no-fault vaccine damage schemes may apply to any such novel vaccine.’

Henderson Chambers, 18th May 2020

Source: www.hendersonchambers.co.uk

Mediation: don’t panic in the pandemic, be prepared – Counsel

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in civil justice, civil procedure rules, coronavirus, dispute resolution, news by sally

‘Might fear of the courts being overwhelmed by an anticipated flood of cases, after eventual emergence from lockdown, begin a trend amongst the judiciary to be more proactive in its encouragement of mediation? Colin Manning investigates.’

Counsel, June 2020

Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk

British citizenship after obtaining EU Settled Status – Richmond Chambers

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in citizenship, domicile, EC law, families, immigration, news, treaties by sally

‘EU Settled Status is a relatively new form of indefinite leave to remain (ILR) for which EEA nationals and family members have to apply by 30 June 2021. In this post we look at how to obtain British citizenship after obtaining EU Settled Status.’

Richmond Chambers, 25th May 2020

Source: immigrationbarrister.co.uk

Sole Representative Visa: Genuineness and Legal Certainty – Richmond Chambers

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in chambers articles, immigration, news, subsidiary companies, visas by sally

‘Paragraph 144 of the Immigration Rules was simple. It placed great trust in the parent company. From the amendments in response to the anxieties, we can see that re-orientation is from the parent company to the sole representative. The Home Office will consider the representative’s skills, knowledge, experience, the ownership and control held by the sole representative and their partner, and refuse if it considers the application is merely a way to facilitate the sole representative’s entry or stay.’

Richmond Chambers, 28th May 2020

Source: immigrationbarrister.co.uk

The coronavirus crisis in Britain’s prisons – The Guardian

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in coronavirus, news, prisons by sally

‘As Britain faced an unprecedented lockdown, the situation for the 80,000 people in prison was even more stringent. David Adams was recently released from jail and describes how prisoners were confined to their tiny cells for more than 23 hours a day.’

The Guardian, 1st June 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Watership Down author’s estate wins back all rights to classic novel – The Guardian

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in contracts, copyright, damages, film industry, media, news by sally

‘In a case at London’s high court, Richard Adams’ estate won a longstanding claim against Martin Rosen, director of the 1978 animation.’

The Guardian, 1st June 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Should there be a trial of limitation as a preliminary issue? – Parklane Plowden Chambers

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in case management, civil procedure rules, limitations, news by sally

‘This article discusses whether to list a case for trial of “limitation” as a preliminary issue. This can be a matter of conflict between parties but, in the “age of QOCS”, can have significant benefits or repercussions for the litigants depending on the Court’s approach.’

Parklane Plowden Chambers, 21st May 2020

Source: www.parklaneplowden.co.uk

Coronavirus (COVID-19)—impact on coroners’ inquests and the investigation of deaths – 1 Crown Office Row

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in coronavirus, coroners, criminal justice, inquests, news by sally

‘Corporate Crime analysis: Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted all parts of the justice system, but there are particular ramifications for a jurisdiction which has as its core purpose the investigation of deaths. Therefore, by means of the Coronavirus Act 2020 (CA 2020) and guidance issued by the Chief Coroner, various measures have been taken to ensure that coroners’ courts are not overwhelmed. Matthew E Flinn, barrister at 1 Crown Office Row, discusses these measures.’

1 Crown Office Row, 27th May 2020

Source: www.1cor.com

Lisa Harker: ‘Remote family court hearings are not just or humane’ – The Guardian

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in coronavirus, family courts, news, remote hearings by sally

‘The head of the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory on how parents and children are being failed during the coronavirus crisis.’

The Guardian, 2nd June 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

The increased benefits of ADR in the Covid-19 world – KCH Garden Sq

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, dispute resolution, news by sally

‘With many people working by remote means, combined with the reduction in court sitting days, clients are increasingly looking to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes. Tom Russell discusses the benefits of ADR in more depth. The full article is available to read here.’

KCH Garden Sq, 22nd May 2020

Source: kchgardensquare.co.uk

Police cannot go into homes to check if lockdown rules are being breached – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in coronavirus, enforcement, news, police, regulations by sally

‘Police in England have been told they cannot go into homes or gardens to check whether coronavirus lockdown rules are being breached, according to new guidance.’

Daily Telegraph, 1st June 2020

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Naomi McLoughlin discusses the recent decision in A Local Authority v the Mother & Ors [2020] EWHC 1233 (Fam) – Park Square Barristers

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in children, coronavirus, evidence, news, remote hearings by sally

‘The judgment addresses the question of whether a fact-finding hearing should continue either remotely or semi-remotely or whether the case should be adjourned until an in-person hearing of pre-Covid 19 format can take place.’

Park Square Barristers, 19th May 2020

Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk

Iraq war: All but one war crimes claim against British soldiers dropped – BBC News

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in armed forces, Iraq, news, prosecutions, war crimes by sally

‘British soldiers who have been accused of committing war crimes in Iraq are unlikely to face criminal prosecution.’

BBC News, 2nd June 2020

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Fixed Costs: The Impact of Contributory Negligence on Trial Advocacy Fees – No. 5 Chambers

Posted June 2nd, 2020 in civil procedure rules, contribution, costs, negligence, news, road traffic by sally

‘CPR 45.29C sets out the amount of fixed costs payable in Fast Track claims where a claim no longer continues under the RTA Protocol. Where a claim is disposed of at trial, costs of £2,655.00 are payable, alongside 20% of the damages agreed or awarded and the relevant trial advocacy fee. The protocol for EL/PL claims works in a similar way. It is trite that where the claim settles at Court on the day listed for trial, the advocacy fee is still payable.’

No. 5 Chambers, 18th May 2020

Source: www.no5.com

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