Current Awareness – Page 927 – Legal News selected by the Inner Temple Library

Mental Health Law Update – Devon Chambers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in appeals, chambers articles, detention, mental health, news by sally

‘Ironically, in terms of its timing, on the day the country went into lockdown, the Upper Tribunal took a decision which will have a significant impact for those seeking to challenge restrictions on their liberty under the Mental Health Act 1983. This case originated in Cornwall and the solicitors were Conroys Solicitors of Truro. Sally Daulton of Devon Chambers represented the patient before the First-tier Tribunal and obtained leave to appeal. Before the Upper Tribunal, the patient was represented by Robert Pezzani and Stephen Simblet QC of Garden Court Chambers’ Civil Liberties Team.’

Devon Chambers, April 2020

Source: www.devonchambers.co.uk

Case management in the time of Covid-19 – Cloisters

Posted April 20th, 2020 in case management, chambers articles, coronavirus, news by sally

‘In practice it seems that many of the preliminary hearings that are taking place on what would have been the first day of a trial are simply being used to relist the final hearing. In some regions, cases are not being relisted until the summer of 2021.’

Cloisters, 20th April 2020

Source: www.cloisters.com

The impact of Coronavirus, part 4: developments in extradition – 6KBW College Hill

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, courts, extradition, live link evidence, news by sally

‘Necessity is the mother of invention. Never has the English proverb been proved so true as with the rapid deployment of video link technology in the court system following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and consequent reduction of in-person hearings. This post considers the developments applicable to extradition proceedings; the current arrangements for hearings, appeals and removal; and the potential impact of the pandemic on the bars to extradition and bail applications.’

6KBW College Hill, 7th April 2020

Source: blog.6kbw.com

What are the impacts of Coronavirus on employer’s duties under common-law and the HASAWA 1974? – Church Court Chambers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, employment, health & safety, news by sally

‘It is an employer’s duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. Employers must do whatever is reasonably practicable to achieve this. Employers have duties under health and safety law to assess risks in the workplace.’

Church Court Chambers, April 2020

Source: churchcourtchambers.co.uk

Frustration, COVID-19 and company voluntary arrangements – Radcliffe Chambers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, company law, coronavirus, news by sally

‘Your world appeared to be collapsing. You had a good core business, but because of cash flow difficulties, you could not pay your debts as and when they fell due. You were then saved – or, at least, you thought you were- by a trading company voluntary arrangement (“CVA”), under which you are required to make regular monthly contributions of a certain amount. You thought that you would survive with the protection of your CVA – that is until Covid-19 struck. Now, as a non-essential business, you have been forced to close, albeit temporarily, by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 (“the 2020 Regulations”). Alternatively, you are allowed to stay open, but because of Government Guidance about social distancing, you have had to reduce your workforce, or your workforce is much reduced because of sickness or self-isolation. Alternatively, for commercial, health and safety or other reasons, you have decided temporarily to close your business. All of this has stopped or reduced your turnover and as a result you are unable to meet the payment requirements of your CVA. Is it open, in these circumstances, for anyone to argue that the restrictions imposed on your business and your consequent failure to comply with your CVA have frustrated your CVA?’

Radcliffe Chambers, 15th April 2020

Source: radcliffechambers.com

Can dismissal for self-isolating be automatically unfair? – St John’s Buildings

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, employment, equality, news, unfair dismissal by sally

‘Most of us are now up to speed (as far as possible) with the principle, and maybe practice, of furlough, but one thing that has yet to be tested is the ability of unfair dismissal protection to safeguard employees that are unable to attend or carry out work in line with current guidelines. At one point (specifically, 23.03.2020), there was a proposal to introduce provisions creating an automatic unfair dismissal where that dismissal was for ‘coronavirus-related’ reasons, and where the employer was entitled to reimbursement of statutory sick pay or payment under the coronavirus job retention scheme. That would have been to ensure that businesses being forced to close would also not result in mass job losses when funding to retain those jobs was available as an alternative to dismissal. At the date of writing, that proposal has not progressed, nor is there any other proposal to safeguard employees from any other ‘coronavirus-related’ dismissal. Whilst ordinary unfair dismissal principles will assist those employees with at least two years’ continuous employment, I wanted to consider a couple of options potentially open to employees not qualifying for that protection.’

St John's Chambers, 16th April 2020

Source: stjohnsbuildings.com

Clinical Negligence: Birth Injury Claim – Park Square Barristers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in birth, chambers articles, children, compensation, damages, hospitals, negligence, news, personal injuries, pregnancy by sally

‘Clinical negligence litigation continues apace as Simeon Maskrey QC, sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge, handed down Judgment last week in a clinical negligence birth injury case (severe neuro-disability consequent upon an acute near total hypoxic-ischaemic insult) following a two-week trial which concluded early last month. This case highlights the ever-increasing importance placed on a patient’s right to autonomy in the decision-making process and the need to ensure that any information provided, including as to the risks to themselves and their baby, is properly understood and appreciated (Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] UKSC 1 considered).’

Park Square Barristers, 16th April 2020

Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk

Coronavirus and employer’s liability, some likely issues – Old Square Chambers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, employment, health & safety, news by sally

‘Despite the major disruption to daily living and the emergency legislation that has been rushed into effect in response to the outbreak of coronavirus (SARS CoV 2) and the resulting disease (Covid 19), the duty of employers to ensure the health and safety of their employees has remained undiminished. It is at times like these, when the work of many health care workers and others who provide essential services involves exposure to a greatly increased risk of serious injury or death, that the protection of such employees becomes all the more important. The admiration and gratitude of the nation is little consolation if the entitlement to basic health and safety measures is reduced on the ground of force majeure.’

Old Square Chambers, April 2020

Source: www.oldsquare.co.uk

What are likely to be barriers in being able to effect valid service? – Hardwicke Chambers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, international law, news, service by sally

‘It is assumed that the reference to the ‘Hague Convention’ is to the Hague Service Convention, concluded as part of the Hague Conference on Private International Law in 1965 (“the Convention”).’

Hardwicke Chambers, 7th April 2020

Source: hardwicke.co.uk

Employee Dismissal Rights when Shielding: An Overview – Doughty Street Chambers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, employment, equality, news, unfair dismissal by sally

‘If your employer dismisses you as a result of you being unable to work due to you being in the shield group then you may have a claim for automatic unfair dismissal under s100(1)(d) or (e) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (“ERA”), no minimum qualifying period of employment is required to bring this claim.’

Doughty Street Chambers, 14th April 2020

Source: insights.doughtystreet.co.uk

Business as usual? Early lessons learnt in handling litigation remotely – Hardwicke Chambers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, codes of practice, coronavirus, courts, internet, news, remote hearings by sally

‘The phrase “business as usual” has become cliché overnight. Hardwicke’s CDR team is attending hearings, drafting and advising and just as before. But, as regards litigation, the phrase is not wholly accurate. The courts are not operating as usual, solicitors and barristers are working remotely, and it’s not yet clear how the current crisis will impact the commercial litigation market. From that perspective the situation is very unusual.’

Hardwicke Chambers, 20th April 2020

Source: hardwicke.co.uk

Planning obligations and the Community Infrastructure Levy – covenants, contributions and levies in a time of lockdown – Radcliffe Chambers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, housing, local government, news, planning by sally

‘This article focuses on two of the many important issues – one under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the other under the Community Infrastructure Levy (“CIL”) regime – which are likely to arise in the residential development sector during the current lockdown and economic downturn. The first issue is early stage viability review mechanisms, which are designed to capture a share of any increased profitability, to be used for additional on-site affordable housing provision where implementation is delayed. The second issue is CIL liability notices under The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010, SI 2010/948.’

Radcliffe Chambers, 8th Aprill 2020

Source: radcliffechambers.com

James Wilson discusses the Temporary Insolvency Practice Direction 2020 (“TIPD”) – Park Square Barristers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in administrators, chambers articles, coronavirus, courts, insolvency, news, practice directions by sally

‘On 6th April 2020 the TIPD came into force. It implements a number of changes and supplements to the Practice Direction – Insolvency Proceedings July 2018. The purpose is to avoid, where possible, parties attending court in person and the likely disruption in proceedings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.’

Park Square Barristers, 8th April 2020

Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk

Equality and discrimination in employment during the COVID-19 Pandemic – 3PB

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, emergency powers, enforcement, equality, news by sally

‘Section 4 of the Equality Act 2010 (‘EqA’) defines the protected characteristics as age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. The current public health and economic emergency that society and business face has the potential to impact upon each protected characteristic. For example, there are reports of increased racist behaviour and commentary targeting Chinese and Italian citizens. There have also been publicised grievances around a requirement to wear protective equipment and the impact on religious dress. Such issues could be tested in the courts under the provisions of the EqA.’

3PB, 7th April 2020

Source: www.3pb.co.uk

“Justice in the time of Coronavirus”: Considering Diplock Courts and Majority Verdicts in light of COVID-19 – Thomas More Chambers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, courts, juries, news, trials by sally

‘The coronavirus (COVID-19) and the government “lockdown” has bought about interesting times and the Coronavirus Act 20201, in particular ss.53-57 (with Schedules 23-27).’

Thomas More Chambers, 15th April 2020

Source: www.thomasmore.co.uk

What Does Happen When a CFA Ends Before the Claim for Damages Ends? – Hardwicke Chambers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in appeals, chambers articles, contracts, damages, news, part 36 offers by sally

‘The Appellant (‘Mrs Butler’) entered into a CFA with the Respondent solicitors, (‘Bankside’) in respect of a claim for damages against one company, Metris, for termination of a commercial agency.’

Hardwicke Chambers, 15th April 2020

Source: hardwicke.co.uk

Coronavirus and Civil Liberties in the UK – Blackstone Chambers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, emergency powers, enforcement, freedom of movement, news, statutory interpretation by sally

‘On 26 March 2020 the four countries of the United Kingdom became subject to regulations setting out the most severe restrictions on liberty ever imposed. Those restrictions are vitally necessary for fighting the coronavirus. This article analyses the range of legal issues that the restrictions give rise to, investigating what further refinements and reinforcement are required to ensure they are placed on a more secure legal footing.’

Blackstone Chambers, 6th April 2020

Source: coronavirus.blackstonechambers.com

Health & Safety at Work and COVID-19: Adjusting to the New Normal? – 39 Essex Chambers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, employment, health & safety, news by sally

‘How does this new and rapidly changing situation interact with the duties on employers to ensure the health and safety of their employees?’

39 Essex Chambers, 8th April 2020

Source: www.39essex.com

Covid 19 Employment Law Series: The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Parklane Plowden

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, contract of employment, contracts, coronavirus, employment, news by sally

‘The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) on 20th March 2020 with the aim to protect jobs during the crisis. A recent estimate is that this could cost £30-£40 billion over three months[1] and the take-up by businesses is much higher than expected such that 50% of companies are putting most of their staff into the scheme. We are all becoming familiar with the term ‘furlough’ (i.e. to allow or force someone to be absent temporarily from work) and up to nine million workers are now expected to be furloughed. The Scheme was necessarily hastily written in response to an unforeseen crisis and, despite government guidance issued on 27th March 2020 which was updated on 4th April 2020 and then again on 9th April 2020[4], employment lawyers are finding themselves advising on the gaps in the regime. The online service through which employers can make a claim is expected to be up and running by the end of April 2020 however in the interim employers, with the help of their advisors, are having to interpret the guidance to inform significant business decisions.’

Parklane Plowden, 14th April 2020

Source: www.parklaneplowden.co.uk

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