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

"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."

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Employment and discrimination specialist Tom Wood has written about whistleblowing.

Shaun Spencer and his pupil Helen Crowell have written an article entitled Deprivation of Children’s Liberty Without Court Order