By Sacha Withey, Dr Don Macfalane and Tamara Davis (SBP Law) WARNING: This article may be regarded by many as unpleasant, concerning, and unsettling. Nonetheless, it is our duty to ensure that victims of Revenge Porn are protected within the law. Summary Revenge porn is a sexual offence, as classified in Section 33 of the Criminal [...]
The “decriminalisation” of rape! By Dr. Donald Macfarlane | 12/08/2020 By. Tamara Davis and Dr Don Macfarlane (SBP LAW) WARNING: This article may be regarded by many as unpleasant, concerning, and unsettling. Nonetheless, it is our duty to ensure that victims of sexual abuse are protected within the law. https://www.qredible.co.uk/b/the-decriminalisation-of-rape/ Summary According to the Telegraph, there has [...]
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act By Melissa Rock (SBP Law) Background On 20 May 2020, the Government published the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill (the “Bill”) which, under the accelerated parliamentary process, received Royal Assent on 25 June 2020. Consequently, the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (the “Act”) became law. Mark Silvester of SBP Law has [...]
By. Dr Don Macfarlane and Tamara Davis (SBP LAW) WARNING: This article may be regarded by many as unpleasant, concerning, and unsettling. Nonetheless, it is our duty to ensure that victims of sexual abuse are protected within the law. What is the ‘rough sex’ defence? In criminal defences, the so-called “consent of sexual gratification defence” [...]
During the pandemic we have had the ‘Nightingale Hospital’ set up. Now we are to have Nightingale courts. So far 10 sites have been proposed to ‘host’ the ‘Nightingale Courts’. It is hoped that more suitable locations can be found in England and Wales so that this number can increase.The press release states that:‘This will [...]
Why the UK needs to innovate and export its way out of COVID-19? COVID-19 has changed and indeed will continue to change the business landscape. It is no longer business as usual for lawyers and their clients. Lawyers need to be adding value through being dynamic strategic partners and trusted advisers to their clients. There [...]
Amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, there is immense pressure on many companies across different sectors of the economy. These are challenging times for businesses and law firms alike – hurdles, unlike anything that they have encountered before. Law firms have had to adapt and are continuing to adapt. Law firms have probably never had to be so [...]
On the 14th April 2020 the ONS released its figures on the number of marriages in England and Wales in 2017.This includes data on marriages of same sex couples and conversions of civil partnerships. The data shows that there has been a decrease in marriages in 2017 compared to 2016. For further information see: https://www.ons.gov.uk/releases/marriagesinenglandandwales2017 [...]
HMCTS aim to provide by 9.am a daily summary of the HM Courts and Tribunals Service operational position during the coronavirus pandemic. For HMCTS daily operational update for the 3rd April 2020 see: https://tinyurl.com/wfywvgv
Is your local court open for business? See the link below to check. This may be subject to change so do check the courts website for further information and updates. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/priority-courts-to-make-sure-justice-is-served
