Monthly Archives: March 2020
Coronavirus Act amendments to the Care Act now in force and guidance on adult social care duties published
Arianna Kelly looks at the newly-published guidance on social care during the Emergency Period. The Secretary of State made regulations on 31 March to bring into force extensive changes to the Care Act 2014. Guidance on the application of these changes has also been published: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-changes-to-the-care-act-2014/care-act-easements-guidance-for-local-authorities Care Act easements: guidance for local authorities – […]
REMOTE ACCESS TO THE COURT OF PROTECTION GUIDANCE ISSUED TODAY
Mr Justice Hayden, Vice President of the Court of Protection, has issued detailed guidance on Remote Access to the Court of Protection. This has been issued today and replaces previous guidance. This is available here.Remote Hearings COP 30.03.2020. REMOTE ACCESS TO THE COURT OF PROTECTION GUIDANCE 31 MARCH 2020 Foreword The present viral pandemic […]
Coronavirus guidance for Community Interest Companies
Community Interest Companies are in a particularly vulnerable time during the coronavirus crisis. Pupil barrister at Kings, Shaylla Shabbir, outlines the help available. A Community Interest Company A community interest company (CIC) is a type of limited company that’s been specially designed for social enterprises. Unlike purely commercial companies, which exist to make profits for […]
SUCCESSFUL HEARING TODAY USING SKYPE FOR BUSINESS
Today, Sam Karim QC appeared in a Court of Protection matter acting for the Respondent at a hearing conducted via Skype for Business. The hearing proceeded smoothly and allowed each of the 7 participants to be clearly seen and heard. An expert was present to give oral evidence, however, this was deemed unnecessary in […]
THE CORONAVIRUS JOB RETENTION SCHEME: THE KEY POINTS EXPLAINED
Ben Williams, part of the Employment team here at Kings, discusses how the scheme works and draws on some of the many queries that have already been raised with members of the team. It has been over a week since the Chancellor set out his package of targeted measures to assist businesses through at […]
TALES FROM THE HOME FRONT: WELCOME PARTY FOR NEW MEMBERS (DEALING WITH SOCIAL ISOLATION)
On Friday Kings held a long-planned welcome party for new members of chambers. As it turned out this was a party with a difference… We wanted to welcome new (or newish) members Gerard McDermott QC, Gordon Exall, Elliot Kay, and Jasmine Chan, ZOOMING IN ON SKILLS Of course, in this day and age, […]
Suspension of regulations to fast-track supplies to NHS staff and in turn protect companies hit by COVID-19
New measures have been announced by the government to enable further support to be offered to frontline NHS staff, and further support for businesses under the pressure due to the pandemic. Pupil Barrister at Kings Chambers, Shaylla Shabbir, summarises their effect. The government has been criticised for not supplying NHS staff with protective equipment, the […]
“NOT GOING OUT”: WHAT THE ENGLISH AND WELSH REGULATIONS ACTUALLY SAY
Given the restrictions we are all living under at the moment it is worth highlighting the wording of the Regulations that govern restriction of movement. The key definition is that no person can leave the place where they are living without “reasonable excuse”. This is not defined, but examples are given. There are slight differences […]
COVID-19 – Corporate Insolvency Framework ‘Protective Shield’ Changes / Expected Insolvency Practice Direction
Eleanor Temple, Barrister at Kings Chambers and Chair of R3 (Yorkshire) responds to today’s (28 March) announcement of emergency changes to the corporate insolvency framework. (We will put full details of the legislative changes on this site, together with links as soon as they are available.) Overview: The UK has a world-leading insolvency and […]
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020
There has been much debate about what is, and what is allowed, under the Coronavirus legislation. That debate is best informed by knowledge of the Regulations themselves. Here are the Health Protection Regulations in full. The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 Made at 1.00 p.m. on 26th March 2020 Laid before Parliament at […]
CORONAVIRUS: GUIDANCE FOR LAWYERS AND BUSINESSES 
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