The chief coroner has issued three sets of guidance: No 34 guidance for coroners on Covid 19 No 35 hearings during the pandemic No 36 Summary of the Coronavirus Act 2020, provisions relevant to Coroners Perhaps the most crucial aspect of the guidance to organisations including Care Homes, Prisons, GPs, medical practitioners and NHS Trusts […]
Case Note: Maguire “Article 2: Are the circumstances of the case such as to call a state to account” Factual Background The inquest into the death of Jackie Maguire, a 52 year old female with Down’s Syndrome and moderate learning difficulties, who resided in a state funded care home and was the subject of a […]
“Being a figure in a statistic does not of itself prove causation” : The Queen (on the application of Paul Chidlow) and HM Senior Coroner for Blackpool and Fylde and (1) Chief Constable of Merseyside and (2) Northwest Ambulance Service [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” […]
Mediation is already quicker and cheaper than more traditional legal practices, and it could be about to become a far more practical solution for businesses across the UK. A Supreme Court ruling that the imposition of fees for those bringing employment tribunal claims is unlawful is set to have an enormous impact on the number […]
Case Background The Claimant was employed as a Curriculum and Support Manager in the 14-19 team of the Children and Young People’s services department (CYPS). She commenced a period of maternity leave and was still on maternity leave when she was dismissed the following year. Whilst the Claimant was on maternity leave the Respondent re-structured […]
Ana Samuel was recently published in the AvMA Medical & Legal Journal. In her article Ana analyses what rights, if any, exists in relation to possession of body parts. In addition the article discusses the legal implications for retention of body parts and disposal where the part may be of evidentiary value. To read Ana’s […]
Introduction A workable definition of an internet troll is as follows: ‘Named after the wicked trolls of children’s tales, an Internet troll is someone who stirs up drama and abuses their online persona. Trolls thrive in any environment where they are allowed to make public comments. At the lighter end of the troll spectrum, trolls […]