Monthly Archives: July 2020
FACE COVERINGS IN COURT AND TRIBUNAL BUILDINGS: NEW RULES FROM THE 27th JULY 2020
Susan Acland-Hood, Chief Executive of HMCTS has written a letter to Michael Duck QC, leader of the Midland Circuit (and presumably to other Circuit leaders and solicitors representatives as well) relating to the wearing of face coverings in the public areas of court and tribunal buildings. I’m writing to inform you that from […]
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) Regulations 2020
These Regulations come into force on the 24th July 2020. They impose a duty to wear a face covering in certain places, primarily shops. KEY DEFINITIONS “face covering” means a covering of any type which covers a person’s nose and mouth; “shop” means any building, room or other indoor establishment which is open to the […]
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 3) Regulations 2020
These Regulations were made on the 17th July 2020 and came into force on the 18th July 2020. They give a considerable amount of power to local authorities and are best read in conjunction with the Statutory guidance available here. SUMMARY OF THE REGULATIONS This is summarised in the Statutory guidance. “On 18 […]
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings on Public Transport) (England) Regulations 2020
These Regulations came into force on the 14th June. Note the key definitions: “face covering” means a covering of any type which covers a person’s nose and mouth; “Public transport service” means any service for the carriage of passengers from place to place which is available to the general public (whether or not for payment, […]
THE 10 “NIGHTINGALE COURTS”: DETAILS OF THE VENUES
The Lord Chancellor has announced the 10, temporary, additional buildings that will be used to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system. Former county court at Telford, Shropshire Hertfordshire Development Centre, Stevenage Swansea Council Chambers, Swansea Cloth Hall Court, Leeds Middlesbrough Town Hall, Teesside East Pallant House, Chichester 102 Petty France, […]
UPDATING NOTE ON CIVIL TRIALS IN MANCHESTER: FROM THE DESIGNATED CIVIL JUDGE
HHJ Bird has sent out an updating note on civil trials at Manchester. Note, in particular, the requirement for parties who want adjournments and the requirement to give evidence in support of applications. “Updating Note from the DCJ As more courtrooms have become available for hearing civil trials and as we continue to learn […]
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020: OPEN AIR SWIMMING POOLS, WATER PARKS & OTHER PREMISES PERMITTED TO OPEN
These Regulations were made on the 9th July 2020 and come into force on 11th and 13th July. They allow more places to open, in particular open air swimming pools and water parks. A SUMMARY Outdoor swimming pools and water parks can open from the 11th July 2020. Nail bars, tanning booths and salons, […]
CHALLENGE TO LAWFULNESS OF “LOCKDOWN” REGULATIONS: PERMISSION REFUSED
In the judgment today in Dolan & Ors v Secretary of State for Health And Social Care & Anor[2020] EWHC 1786 (Admin) Mr Justice Lewis refused permission to seek a judicial review of the Regulations made as a result of coronavirus. One specific issue has been deferred for later consideration. THE CASE The claimant sought […]
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020
These Regulations came into force at 3.00 pm today (3rd July 2020). Made at 10.00 a.m. on 3rd July 2020 Laid before Parliament at 3.00 p.m. on 3rd July 2020 Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2) The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections […]
CORONAVIRUS: GUIDANCE FOR LAWYERS AND BUSINESSES 
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