BRISTOL UNIVERSITY FOUND GUILTY OF FAILINGS OVER DEATH OF STUDENT

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi To all the Heads of university and students: this case is very important when dealing with mental health of students attending university… https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/may/20/bristol-university-found-guilty-of-failings-over-death-of-student-natasha-abrahart #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

SPERM DONOR AND PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

Ladies, are  you looking at undertaking any sort of fertility arrangement? Please, be very careful to involve a professional clinic instead of a private arrangement.  In a recent case a man  had been making private arrangements with women who wanted children to be a sperm donor for them. However, what this man failed to do was to tell the women his intentions of applying for parental responsibility and that  he suffered from ‘Fragile X syndrome’, a genetic and inheritable condition which causes a range of developmental problems including learning difficulties and cognitive impairment.

For further information on the case go to:

https://www.bailii.org/cgi-bin/format.cgi?doc=/ew/cases/EWFC/HCJ/2022/50.html&query=(.2022.)+AND+(EWFC)+AND+(50)

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OFSTED STYLE INSPECTIONS AND UNLIMITED FINES FOR FAILING SOCIAL LANDLORDS

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

Landlords beware!! The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has announced that social landlords who fail tenants could face ‘Ofsted-style’ inspections and unlimited fines under the Social Housing Regulation Bill…

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofsted-style-inspections-and-unlimited-fines-for-failing-social-landlords

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RECOVERY OF BENEFITS

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi If you are a litigant in person bringing a claim, remember that compensation will be repayable in respect of cost of earning if you receive any of the following benefits: Disablement Pension payable under section 103 of the 1992 Act (also known as Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit) Employment and Support Allowance Incapacity Benefit Income Support Invalidity Pension Invalidity Allowance Jobseeker’s Allowance Reduced Earnings Allowance Severe Disablement Allowance Sickness Benefit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/recovery-of-benefits-and-or-lump-sum-payments-and-nhs-charges-technical-guidance/recovery-of-benefits-and-lump-sum-payments-and-nhs-charges-technical-guidance#the-law #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CONSULTATION: CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION SCHEME

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

Have your say: the Ministry of Justice seeks to gather views on whether or not to revise the unspent convictions eligibility rule of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 (the Scheme).

This consultation closes on 5th August 2022.

For further information on how to take part in this consultation go to:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/criminal-injuries-compensation-scheme-review-supplementary-consultation

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TRADING UNDER SANCTIONS WITH RUSSIA

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi The Department for International Trade (DIT) has published guidance detailing what import and export restrictions apply for UK companies when trading with Russia due to sanctions… https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trading-under-sanctions-with-russia #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

GETTING HELP AND COMPENSATION IF YOU WERE ABUSED AS A CHILD

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

If you were abused as a child, you can get specialist support to help you deal with what happened and you might also be able to get financial compensation. 

There are 3 ways you can get compensation:

• by making a legal claim against your abuser in the Civil Court, which is known as ‘suing’ them

• through the Criminal Court if your abuser is convicted

• from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

For further information go to:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/children-and-young-people/protecting-children/getting-help-and-compensation-if-you-were-abused-as-a-child

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STATUTORY SICK PAY EMPLOYEE FITNESS TO WORK GUIDE

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Employers, the government has published an employers guide to assessing fitness to work, including asking for medical evidence, fit notes, and dealing with long term or frequent absences… https://www.gov.uk/guidance/statutory-sick-pay-employee-fitness-to-work #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

NO RIGHT TO CANCEL CONTRACT FOR BESPOKE GOODS

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

Just a note regarding “no right to cancel a contract for bespoke goods”: BE CAREFUL WHEN ORDERING BESPOKE GOODS!  In a recent case the Court of Justice has ruled that a consumer’s right to cancel an off-premises contract under the Consumer Rights Directive (CRD) does not apply to contracts for bespoke goods, even if the trader has not yet started producing the goods.

For further information and full judgement go to:

https://www.bailii.org/cgi-bin/format.cgi?doc=/eu/cases/EUECJ/2020/C52919.html&query=(C%E2.529/19)

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SURVEY: POOR CONDITIONS PERSIST IN LEICESTER GARMENT FACTORIES

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi What do you think? https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/13/poor-working-conditions-persist-in-leicester-garment-factories-finds-survey #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

DIGITAL DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

Are you considering starting divorce proceedings? Check how to file for divorce if you’re in England or Wales…

https://www.gov.uk/get-a-divorce

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HOME OFFICE MISLED REFUGEES ABOUT UN INVOLVEMENT IN RWANDA PLANS, COURT TOLD

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

What do you think? 

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/10/home-office-misled-refugees-about-un-involvement-in-rwanda-plans-court-told

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HMCTS SERVICES: DAMAGES CLAIMS

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

HMCTS is using digital services to make damages claims accessible and efficient for legal professionals…

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmcts-services-damages-claims

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GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF INTIMATE IMAGES WITHIN PRIVATE LAW CHILDREN PROCEEDINGS

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

In a recent case the judge has provided important information and guidance on the use of intimate images and how those images should be dealt within private law children proceedings, for example:

• intimate images should not be filed without a written application, which should be considered at a case management hearing;

• that the party making the application needs to persuade the court of the relevance and necessity of such material to the specific factual issues which the court is required to determine;

• that the court should carefully consider the relevance of the intimate images to the issues of the case with the probative value of the evidence;

• that if admission of intimate images is permitted, the volume should be limited to what is necessary and the court will determine who can view the images;

• if the evidence is considered relevant, the starting point should be to incorporate the lowest number of images to be seen by as few people as necessary; and etc. 

For further information and full judgement go to:

https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Fam/2022/986.html

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SOARING DEMAND TO PROTECT VULNERABLE CHILDREN DRIVES COST OF CARE UP BY A QUARTER

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

The Local Government Association has warned that soaring demand to protect vulnerable children at risk of harm has increased cost of care by almost a quarter in five years...

https://www.local.gov.uk/about/news/soaring-demand-protect-vulnerable-children-drives-cost-care-quarter-new-lga-analysis

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'LOST IN THE LEGAL LABYRINTH' REPORT

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Kinship Care has published a new report – 'Lost in the Legal Labyrinth' – which has found that kinship is undermined by failure of support in the family justice system…

https://frg.org.uk/news-blogs-and-vlogs/news/mps-and-peers-call-on-government-to-act-now-to-tackle-nightmare-legal-labyrinth-faced-by-kinship-carers/

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THE OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS REPORT ON THE DECLINE IN MARRIAGE RATES

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

The Office for National Statistics show continuing decline in marriage rates in England and Wales…

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/marriagecohabitationandcivilpartnerships/bulletins/marriagesinenglandandwalesprovisional/2019

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GUIDE TO THE TREATMENT OF PENSIONS ON DIVORCE

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

Dealing with pensions on divorce can be very complicated. This attached guide is very long, detailed, but very helpful…

https://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/sites/default/files/files/Guide_To_The_Treatment_of_Pensions_on_Divorce-Digital(1).pdf

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ENDING SPERM DONOR ANONYMITY WILL AVE A PROFOUND IMPACT ON FAMILIES

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

Do you agree?

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/jun/03/ending-sperm-donor-anonymity-will-have-a-profound-impact-on-families

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NEW PROTECTIONS FOR RAPE VICTIMS AVAILABLE AT MORE CROWN COURTS

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

New helpline is a key pledge within the government's Rape Review Action Plan which aims to reduce the number of victims of rape withdrawing from the court process, increase the number of trials being heard, protect the public and put more rapists behind bars…

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-protections-for-rape-victims-available-at-more-crown-courts

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DBS: BARRING, REPRESENTATIONS, REVIEWS AND APPEALS

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

Have you been the subject of DPS Bar Order? Do you consider that it was unfair or that the information provided was vicious? You can appeal the decision. Here is how…

https://unlock.org.uk/advice/barring-representations-reviews-and-appeals/

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EFFECTIVELY BANNING PRODUCTS PRODUCED, EXTRACTED OR HARVESTED WITH FORCED LABOUR

 Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi 

Have your say: the European Commission has launched a call for evidence to seek feedback relating to products produced, extracted or harvested with forced labour. The initiative aims to effectively prohibit making available products produced with forced labour on the EU market, whether they are made in the EU or elsewhere in the world. 

The feedback period closes on 20 June 2022 (midnight Brussels time).

For further information on how to take part in this feedback go to:

https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/13480-Effectively-banning-products-produced-extracted-or-harvested-with-forced-labour_en

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