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Wednesday 31 August 2022

THE RIGHTS OF COHABITING PARTNERS

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi If you are thinking of, or are cohabiting, you need to read this… https://committees.parliament.uk/work/1196/the-rights-of-cohabiting-partners/news/172666/myth-of-common-law-marriage-leaves-disadvantaged-groups-disproportionately-at-risk/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

MENOPAUSE AND THE WORKPLACE

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Ladies, are you experiencing an Employers' lack of support for your menopausal symptoms? A new report by the Women and Equality Committee has shown that employer’s lack of support is pushing 'highly skilled and experienced' women out of work. MPs have called for menopause to be a protected characteristic and for a special ambassador to keep women in the workplace… https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jul/28/mps-call-for-menopause-to-be-protected-characteristic-in-uk-equality-act #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Tuesday 30 August 2022

DOMESTIC ABUSERS BARRED FROM CROSS-EXAMINING VICTIMS IN FAMILY AND CIVIL COURTS

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Good news! The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), and Tom Pursglove MP have announced new measures preventing victims of domestic abuse from being cross-examined by their alleged attackers in family and civil courts… https://www.gov.uk/government/news/domestic-abusers-barred-from-cross-examining-victims-in-family-and-civil-courts #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Monday 29 August 2022

'THE FUTURE OF E-SCOOTERS IN THE UK' REPORT

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Do you own an e-scooter? The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) has published its report ‘The future of e-scooters in the UK’ which considers the impact of the current regulatory position on liability and the rights of road users if they are injured in an accident involving an e-scooter… https://acso.org.uk/news/202207/acso-report-future-e-scooters-uk #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Sunday 28 August 2022

UKRAINE CONFLICT

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Ukraine conflict: the Council of the EU has adopted new measures intended to tighten existing economic sanctions targeting Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/07/21/russia-s-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-adopts-maintenance-and-alignment-package/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Saturday 27 August 2022

FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION: GUIDANCE FOR TENANTS

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi To all our Welsh friends: the Welsh Government has published guidance for tenants which explains what landlords must do from 1 December 2022… https://gov.wales/fitness-human-habitation-guidance-tenants-contract-holders-html #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Friday 26 August 2022

SUDAN WOMAN FACES DEATH BY STONING FOR ADULTERY

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Is this really still happening??? https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/jul/13/sudan-woman-faces-death-by-stoning-for-adultery-in-first-case-for-a-decade #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Thursday 25 August 2022

HOW PET CUSTODY BATTLES TURNED NASTY

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi What do you think of this rising area of law? Personally, Deborah's cat La Prima Donna Tosca, would go to whoever fed her the most!!! https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jul/16/youre-not-taking-the-dog-how-pet-custody-battles-turned-nasty #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Wednesday 24 August 2022

COURT ORDERS UK GOVERNMENT TO EXPLAIN HOW NET ZERO POLICIES WILL REACH TARGETS

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi The thing we love about the law is its requirement for clarity, it would seem that no such clarity has been provided in this matter… https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jul/18/court-orders-uk-government-to-explain-how-net-zero-policies-will-reach-targets #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Tuesday 23 August 2022

UK PART YEAR WORKERS ENTITLED TO FULL PAID ANNUAL LEAVE, COURT RULES

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Part year workers, this is for you… https://www.theguardian.com/law/2022/jul/20/uk-part-year-workers-entitled-to-full-paid-annual-leave-court-rules #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Monday 22 August 2022

EUTHANASIA AND ASSISTED SUICIDE: THE LAW IN THE UK

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Do you agree with assisted suicide? https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jul/22/law-euthanasia-assisted-suicide-uk-graham-mansfield #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Sunday 21 August 2022

KINSHIP CARERS VICTORY IN SLASHED PAYMENTS CASE HAS WIDE IMPLICATIONS

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi This is a wonderful result, long overdue… https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jul/23/kinship-carers-victory-in-slashed-payments-case-has-wide-implications #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Saturday 20 August 2022

LABOUR PLEDGES TO FAST TRACK RAPE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES THROUGH COURTS

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi If they did this it would be great… https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jul/26/labour-fast-track-rape-domestic-violence-cases-courts #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Friday 19 August 2022

LAW CHAMBERS DISCRIMINATED AGAINST GENDER, CRIMINAL BARRISTER TRIBUNAL RULES

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Interesting case… https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/27/law-chambers-discriminated-against-gender-critical-barrister-tribunal-rules #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

LONDON WOMAN JAILED AFTER CLAIMING COUNCIL HOUSE EVEN THOUGH SHE OWED TWO HOMES

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi We are glad about this result. When there is a total dearth of social housing claiming to need Council Housing when some people OWN property is TOTALLY UNFAIR! https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/london-woman-jailed-after-claiming-council-house-even-though-she-owned-two-homes-already/ar-AA102yyN?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=41d552bde5ee48e8990f69c02f072059 #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Thursday 18 August 2022

'WE HAVE TO ACT NOW TO PUT THE WORLD ON THE PATH TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE', THE CABINET OFFICE PRESIDENT SAYS

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi The Cabinet Office President urges countries and companies to quicken the pace of climate action… https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/we-have-to-act-now-to-put-the-world-on-the-path-to-a-more-sustainable-future?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=edfd1e66-d701-40d5-a113-92b2613a2dec&utm_content=immediately #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Wednesday 17 August 2022

UK VICTIMS OF INTERNATIONAL MASS MARKETING SCAM TO BE COMPENSATED FROM RECOVERED MONIES

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi This is very important: the National Trading Standards has reported that over 3,500 UK based victims of a marketing scam will have over £530,000 returned to them following an investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission and assisted by the National Trading Standards… https://www.nationaltradingstandards.uk/news/uk-victims-of-international-mass-marketing-scam-to-be-compensated-from-recovered-monies/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Tuesday 16 August 2022

CMA & CAA JOINT OPEN LETTER TO AIRLINES ON COMPLIANCE WITH CONSUMER LAW

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Have you had your holiday flight cancelled? This information is very important for you… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cma-and-caa-joint-open-letter-to-airlines-on-compliance-with-consumer-law #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Monday 15 August 2022

BREXIT: EUROPEAN SCRUTINY COMMITTEE (ESC) PUBLISHES REPORT ON THE FUTURE OF RETAINED EU LAW

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi The European Scrutiny Committee (ESC) has published a report on the future of retained EU law (REUL) in the UK concluding that the principle of the supremacy of EU law should be scrapped. The ESC report has proposed that the upcoming Brexit Freedoms Bill should include expansive powers to use secondary legislation, while also recommending that their use should be subject to clear conditions… https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/69/european-scrutiny-committee/news/172253/committee-publishes-report-on-the-future-of-retained-eu-law/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CELEBRATING MARRIAGE: WHERE AND HOW TO TAKE PLACE

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Planning a wedding? The Law Commission of England and Wales has published its recommendations to reform weddings law in a report titled ‘Celebrating Marriage: A New Weddings Law’, proposing a fairer system that gives couples more choice over where and how their wedding takes place… https://www.lawcom.gov.uk/project/weddings/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Sunday 14 August 2022

ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: ACSO COMMENTS ON OFFICIAL INJURY CLAIM PORTAL DATA

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Have you been in a road traffic accident? You may find this information interesting… https://acso.org.uk/news/202207/acso-comment-latest-official-injury-claim-portal-data #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Saturday 13 August 2022

DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT STATUTORY GUIDANCE

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi The Home Office has published the government’s response to its consultation on the draft statutory guidance for implementing the definition of domestic abuse in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The response covers an overview of responses, key questions, key themes and issues and concludes that the consultation has highlighted areas that need to be considered in future updates as more evidence is collected… https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/domestic-abuse-act-statutory-guidance?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=db886697-234d-4f2c-91a6-5ab6f42b2f88&utm_content=immediately#full-publication-update-history #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Thursday 11 August 2022

GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS WHOSE WORKERS MAY BE AT RISK OF HEAT STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Employers, this is very important information for employers whose workers may be at risk of heat stress in the workplace… https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg451.htm #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Wednesday 10 August 2022

BARRISTERS IN ENGLAND

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi What do you think? https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/all-out-barristers-vote-overwhelmingly-for-full-blown-strike/5113476.article #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

WHAT SHOULD BE THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE IN THE WORKPLACE

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Feeling too hot to work?? Find out what should be the minimum temperature in the workplace… https://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/law.htm #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Tuesday 9 August 2022

FREDERICK BARCLAY COULD FACE JAIL OVER FAILED PAYMENTS TO EX-WIFE

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi We see so many husbands and wives fail to make payments and the Courts do not always seem to come down firmly enough so this sends a clear message… https://www.theguardian.com/law/2022/jul/28/frederick-barclay-could-face-jail-over-failed-payments-to-ex-wife #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Monday 8 August 2022

REBEKAH VARDY LOSES LIBEL CASE AGAINST COLEEN ROONEY WAGATHA CHRISTIE

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi What do you think? https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jul/29/rebekah-vardy-loses-libel-case-against-coleen-rooney-wagatha-christie #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Just a quick reminder that our FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE will not be available from MONDAY, 8TH AUGUST to MONDAY 29TH AUGUST 2021. We will be back at Ideas Hub on MONDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER, from 10am to 1pm, offering FREE LEGAL ADVICE to anyone interested. You can just walk in, however, to avoid disappointment, please send us an e-mail at affordablelawforyou@gmail.com, message us or phone us on 07940 384785 to book a face to face appointment, phone consultation or a Zoom meeting. You will find us at The Art Place, Meadows Shopping Centre, High Street, Chelmsford, CM2 6FD. If you think this information might help anyone please share this post. Thank you! Have a lovely Summer! #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Sunday 7 August 2022

HISTORIC HIGH COURT RULING FINDS UK GOVERNMENT CLIMATE STRATEGY UNLAWFUL

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi What do you think? https://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-former/press-release/2022/07/19/historic-high-court-ruling-finds-uk-governments-climate-strategy-unlawful/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Just a quick reminder that our FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE will not be available from MONDAY, 8TH AUGUST to MONDAY 29TH AUGUST 2021. We will be back at Ideas Hub on MONDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER, from 10am to 1pm, offering FREE LEGAL ADVICE to anyone interested. You can just walk in, however, to avoid disappointment, please send us an e-mail at affordablelawforyou@gmail.com, message us or phone us on 07940 384785 to book a face to face appointment, phone consultation or a Zoom meeting. You will find us at The Art Place, Meadows Shopping Centre, High Street, Chelmsford, CM2 6FD. If you think this information might help anyone please share this post. Thank you! Have a lovely Summer! #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Saturday 6 August 2022

TIPS FOR EMPLOYERS TO MANAGE HOT WEATHER AT WORK

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Acas has top tips to help employers manage workplace challenges due to the hot weather… https://www.acas.org.uk/acas-tips-for-employers-to-manage-hot-weather-at-work#:~:text=Acas%27s%20top%20tips%20for%20hot-weather%20working%20include%3A%20Workplace,assessment%20if%20staff%20are%20unhappy%20with%20the%20temperature. #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Just a quick reminder that our FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE will not be available from MONDAY, 8TH AUGUST to MONDAY 29TH AUGUST 2021. We will be back at Ideas Hub on MONDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER, from 10am to 1pm, offering FREE LEGAL ADVICE to anyone interested. You can just walk in, however, to avoid disappointment, please send us an e-mail at affordablelawforyou@gmail.com, message us or phone us on 07940 384785 to book a face to face appointment, phone consultation or a Zoom meeting. You will find us at The Art Place, Meadows Shopping Centre, High Street, Chelmsford, CM2 6FD. If you think this information might help anyone please share this post. Thank you! Have a lovely Summer! #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

RESEARCH INTO PARENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES OR DIFFICULTIES INVOLVED IN CARE PROCEEDINGS

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Are you a parent with learning disabilities? The Institute of Public Care (IPC) at Oxford Brookes University has been commissioned by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory (NFJO) to undertake a study to explore the prevalence and experience of parents with learning disabilities or difficulties involved in care proceedings concerning their babies in England… https://www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/news/research-into-parents-with-learning-disabilities-or-difficulties-involved-in-care-proceedings #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Friday 5 August 2022

LONG COVID RECOGNISED AS DISABILITY IN LANDMARK TRIBUNAL

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi This is huge news… https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/news/long-covid-recognised-as-disability-in-landmark-tribunal #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Just a quick reminder that our FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE will not be available from MONDAY, 8TH AUGUST to MONDAY 29TH AUGUST 2021. We will be back at Ideas Hub on MONDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER, from 10am to 1pm, offering FREE LEGAL ADVICE to anyone interested. You can just walk in, however, to avoid disappointment, please send us an e-mail at affordablelawforyou@gmail.com, message us or phone us on 07940 384785 to book a face to face appointment, phone consultation or a Zoom meeting. You will find us at The Art Place, Meadows Shopping Centre, High Street, Chelmsford, CM2 6FD. If you think this information might help anyone please share this post. Thank you! Have a lovely Summer! #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

EXTENDING LEGAL AID TO ALL KINSHIP CARERS

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Are you a carer for a child? The Law Society has published an article urging more legal aid provision to help families and friends to look after children and avoid them having to go into care.… https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/legal-aid/extending-legal-aid-to-all-kinship-carers #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Thursday 4 August 2022

INTIMATE IMAGE ABUSE - SUMMARY OF REPORT

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Law Commission has published a report proposing measures to strengthen law against intimate image abuse… https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/lawcom-prod-storage-11jsxou24uy7q/uploads/2022/07/Intimate-Image-Abuse-summary-of-report.pdf #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Wednesday 3 August 2022

NEW GUIDANCE ENSURES ALL FORMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE ARE RECOGNISED

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi Good news… https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-guidance-will-ensure-all-forms-of-domestic-abuse-are-recognised #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Tuesday 2 August 2022

GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE TO COURT CAPACITY REPORT

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi The Government has published its response to the Commons Justice Committee's report on court capacity… https://www.wired-gov.net/wg/news.nsf/articles/Government+response+to+Court+Capacity+report+published+08072022113800?open #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

Monday 1 August 2022

REVISED SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR BURGLARY OFFENCES AND CHILD SEXUAL OFFENCES

Hi, it's Deborah and Euzi New sentencing guidelines came into force on 01 July 2022 for the offence of sexual communication with a child. Offenders now face a maximum penalty of two years in prison, with culpability and harm determined by whether the offender shared images or other digital media, any psychological harm caused, abuse of trust or use of threats or bribes… https://www.judiciary.uk/announcements/revised-sentencing-guidelines-for-burglary-offences-and-child-sexual-offences-come-into-effect-on-1-july-2022/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice