Monthly Archives: June 2020
CORONAVIRUS: HOW HAS IT AFFECTED THE LAW? THE KEY CASES SET OUT
Over the past three months lawyers, and the courts, have been dealing with the impact of coronavirus. This is an appropriate time to set out the key judgments where coronavirus has had an impact on both procedural and substantive law. Here are summaries of (and links to) the cases where the impact of COVID is […]
CORPORATE INSOLVENCY AND GOVERNANCE BILL FAST-TRACKED THROUGH PARLIAMENT: A SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS,A FORTHCOMING WEBINAR AND HOW TO GET A FREE GUIDE TO THE ACT
We have already seen cases where the fact that the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill is passing through Parliament has had an impact on judicial decision making. Here Louis Doyle QC takes us through the key elements of the Bill. Note that there are details of a free webinar that Louis is taking part in. […]
KINGS CHAMBERS BARRISTER HELPS LOCAL AUTHORITY WITH THEIR PANDEMIC RESPONSE
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council last week published its COVID19 planning response detailing steps taken to encourage economic recovery and respond to developers’ needs. Sefton’s pro-active approach has already received praise, with the ‘Have We Got Planning News for You’ webcast naming Sefton ‘Champion of the Week’ for the Council’s positive approach to tackling COVID19-related planning […]
BACK IN COURT IN PERSON: FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE AT BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS
Neil Berragan recently attended a five day trial in the Birmingham Business and Property Courts, at the direction of the trial Judge. This was by way of a test run for the Court and is understood to be the only hearing listed in the building that week. We thought it would benefit everyone to […]
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings on Public Transport) (England) Regulations 2020
These Regulations were made today (Sunday 14th June 2020) and come into force tomorrow (15th June 2020). Note that there is a defence of “reasonable excuse”. THE DEFENCE OF REASONABLE EXCUSE “Reasonable excuse” for not wearing a face mask is not defined. Regulation 4 gives examples of what constitutes a reasonable excuse, but […]
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 (CONSOLIDATED VERSION)
These are the consolidated Regulations which include the amendments made on the 12th June 2020 which came into force on the 14th June 2020. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 2020 No. 350 PUBLIC HEALTH, ENGLAND Made at 1.00 p.m. on 26th March 2020 Laid before Parliament at 2.30 p.m. […]
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2020
This site has followed all the amendments to the Health Protection Coronovirus Regulations. They were amended again on the 12th June 2020 and came into force on the 13th June. These Regulations relax some of the rules relating to shops and places of workplace. They introduce the concept of “linked households”. We will publish the […]
COURT RE-OPENING DETAILS: ALL THE REGIONS LISTED
The dates the courts have been re-opening have now been sent out. This list is up to date to the 10th June but may be subject to change if operationally required. London Harrow Crown Court 15 June Midlands Coventry Combined – Crown only 15 June Hereford Justice Centre 15 June Lincoln County Court 15 June […]
More face-to-face hearings as courts reopen: guidance published today
The Ministry of Justice and HM Courts & Tribunals Service published a press release today highlighting the fact that more face-to-face hearings are likely to take place as the courts open up. THE PRESS RELEASE 159 HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) locations have remained open throughout the pandemic and a further 9 have opened […]
ESSENTIAL LOCKDOWN LISTENING AND READING FOR PLANNING LAWYERS: PODCASTS AND A NEW ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE NEWSLETTER
On the Kings Chambers website there are a large number of webcasts that cover key areas of planning. THE PODCASTS The podcasts are available on the link here. Kings Chambers Planning Podcast Episode 11: Local Plans – The Big Plans Kings Chambers Planning Podcast Episode 10: Local Plans Do’s & Don’ts Kings Chambers […]
CORONAVIRUS: GUIDANCE FOR LAWYERS AND BUSINESSES 
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