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Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

In a very recent case the question of whether the claimant should be allowed to record examinations was disputed and judge Martin Spencer J acknowledged that there was a need to record expert appointments in some higher value cases to protect litigants (mainly claimants) against experts who are ‘incompetent or worse’...

For further information on the case go to:

https://bit.ly/35XcMHj

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CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

Acas published information regarding coronavirus impact on mental health...

https://bit.ly/3bL9lEH

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INSURANCE INTERRUPTION

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

If you are a small business and your insurers are refusing to pay your insurance interruption, you may want to join together and sue as a group of businesses...

https://bit.ly/2X1eXoS

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BREXIT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

The European Scrutiny Committee (ESC) published a report having consulted a number of parliamentary Select Committees on the implications of the EU's mandate for negotiating the future UK-EU relationship on the UK’s vital national interests...

https://bit.ly/2ZahUGI

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DOMESTIC ABUSE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

Please report if you know of anyone in danger of domestic abuse...

https://bit.ly/2yZoFAl

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Saturday 30 May 2020

CORONAVIRUS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has released updated figures on use of technology within the justice system amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...

https://bit.ly/3cA7Daz

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CORONAVIRUS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

Children with special educational needs (SEN) during the Covid-19 crisis...

https://bit.ly/2X5G7vc

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THE CIVIL LEGAL AID (PROCEDURE) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2020

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

The Civil Legal Aid (Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 expand further the types of evidence of domestic violence which may support an application for civil legal aid...

https://bit.ly/2y2tici

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CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

Acas published information regarding coronavirus impact on mental health...

https://bit.ly/3e3cqBs

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FINANCIAL REMEDY COURT HEARINGS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

Notice issued regarding Financial Remedy Court hearings at the Central Family Court during coronavirus (COVID-19)...

https://bit.ly/2Z3gNs0

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Friday 29 May 2020

MARRIAGE STATISTICS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

The Office for National Statistics has released figures showing:

that in total there were 242,842 marriages in England and Wales in 2017, a decrease of 2.8% from 2016

marriage rates for opposite-sex couples in 2017 were the lowest on record

less than a quarter (22%) of all marriages in 2017 were religious ceremonies, the lowest percentage on record

in 2017 there were 6,932 marriages of same-sex couples of which 56% were between female couples

1,072 couples converted their existing civil partnership into a marriage

nearly 9 in 10 (88%) of opposite-sex couples cohabited before getting married in 2017

For the full statistics go to:

https://bit.ly/2T8Ct2u

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BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

Legal clarity on business interruption insurance...

https://bit.ly/2WVa9S6

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DOMESTIC ABUSE BILL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

Yayee! The Domestic Abuse Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons!

For more information on the Domestic Abuse Bill as introduced go to:

https://bit.ly/3dHhdse

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FORM C100 APPLICATIONS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

HMCTS has published guidance on making Form C100 applications in the family courts during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Parents and legal representatives are advised to use the online child arrangements service to avoid delay. However, for urgent applications local courts must be contacted, as opposed to using the online service. Form C100 applications include those for child arrangements orders, prohibited steps orders and specific issue orders...

https://bit.ly/2WwWv8K

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Thursday 28 May 2020

CORONAVIRUS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has published guidance on returning to work upon relaxation of coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown measures…

https://bit.ly/2T7uqma

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CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) published guidance on holiday entitlement and pay during the coronavirus...

https://bit.ly/2zSLPs2

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SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

The Ministry of Justice has released guidance for victims of sexual violence and abuse who are suffering during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown. The guide highlights the support and help available to victims, as well as how the government is working with charities and the police to ensure victims have recourse to support services...

https://bit.ly/35X7lYV

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CORONAVIRUS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

Your questions about furloughed from work answered...

https://bit.ly/3dwQn5V

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CORONAVIRUS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

The Education Committee examined the implications of the coronavirus pandemic for the education sector and the impact on children and young people…

https://bit.ly/2WzKlfx

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Wednesday 27 May 2020

CORONAVIRUS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

Acas guidance document ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for employers and employees’ has been revised, with extra wording regarding putting persons who are shielding on furlough under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme...

https://bit.ly/2yPP57J

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ACCESSING COURT HEARINGS BY VIDEO OR PHONE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

HMCTS has provided guidance on accessing hearings remotely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The court or tribunal will decide which hearings can take place through these methods and will communicate it in the hearing notice. Hearings will only be conducted by video or phone if the judge or magistrate is satisfied that it is in the 'interests of justice for everyone involved.' The guidance explains the preparation required for remote hearings, how to join these hearings and what will happen after the hearing...

https://bit.ly/2YnuUbD

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MILITARY

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What do you think?

https://bit.ly/363uI2W

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DOMESTIC ABUSE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

The Victim's Commissioner has published a new report on domestic abuse...

https://go.aws/3czGrsB

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Tuesday 26 May 2020

CORONAVIRUS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

The effect of joint forces...

https://bit.ly/3cBynr4

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BREXIT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi

Following the delayed second round of talks on the future UK-EU relationship, EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier gave a statement acknowledging the grave circumstances and collective responsibility to focus on tackling the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis...

https://bit.ly/2WVAxv6