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Can dismissal for self-isolating be automatically unfair?
16th April 2020

Can dismissal for self-isolating be automatically unfair?

Employment barrister Tom Wood has written about whether dismissal for self-isolating can be automatically unfair.

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COVID-19 Legislation: The uncertainty is infectious
15th April 2020

COVID-19 Legislation: The uncertainty is infectious

Crime and Regulatory specialist Thomas Sherrington has written an article about the new legislation brought in during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Niamh Ross in remote four-day final hearing
14th April 2020

Niamh Ross in remote four-day final hearing

"We managed to avoid significant delays to the decision-making for two young children, and it really did show how much can be achieved with co-operation and patience from all participants."

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Successful remote sentencing
9th April 2020

Successful remote sentencing

Ben Lawrence did a sentencing hearing in Stafford Crown Court where the Judge was in court, the defendant appeared over prison video link, both counsel appeared over Skype for Business and the victim’s family appeared over telephone conferencing.

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R v SL (Crown Court at Liverpool)
9th April 2020

R v SL (Crown Court at Liverpool)

Laura Nash defended a serving detective against one count of misconduct in public office. Following a guilty plea, the judge was convinced to take the unusual step of suspending the sentence.

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Remote multi-party hearing in the Family Court
8th April 2020

Remote multi-party hearing in the Family Court

Sara Mann has just concluded an extensive multi-party hearing using Skype for Business in the family court.

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David Pojur successfully defends Coroner in High Court JR before Chief Coroner
7th April 2020

David Pojur successfully defends Coroner in High Court JR before Chief Coroner

The case concerned medical treatment of a young woman suffering with her mental health.

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PRIVATE Financial dispute resolutions – COVID-19 UPDATE
3rd April 2020

PRIVATE Financial dispute resolutions – COVID-19 UPDATE

Private FDRs have had demonstrable success facilitating an early resolution of even the most intractable cases.

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Causation in whistleblowing cases
1st April 2020

Causation in whistleblowing cases

Employment barrister Tom Wood has written about causation in whistleblowing cases in his most recent article.

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District Judge Carter
30th March 2020

District Judge Carter

We are delighted to announce that the Queen has appointed Richard Carter to be a District Judge.

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CORONAVIRUS CONTACT DETAILS
24th March 2020

CORONAVIRUS CONTACT DETAILS

Following the announcement on Monday 23 March from the Prime Minister, St John's Buildings have taken the decision to close our buildings to all visitor access. Please click "Read more" to find out how to contact us.

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Whistleblowing: how easy is it to make a qualifying disclosure?
20th March 2020

Whistleblowing: how easy is it to make a qualifying disclosure?

Employment and discrimination specialist Tom Wood has written about whistleblowing.

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