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22 Jul 20

Jason Beer QC to give evidence to Parliamentary Select Committee in relation to the response to Coronavirus

On Thursday, at 9.30am, Jason Beer QC will be giving evidence to the Public Affairs and Constitutional Affairs Committee ("PACAC") in its investigation "Responding to Covid-19 and the Coronavirus Act 2020".

23 Jul 20

Third issue of 5 Essex Court’s Insight: Inquests and Inquiries published

We are delighted to share with you the third issue of 5 Essex Court’s Inquests and Inquiries newsletter – Insight.

17 Jul 20

Alan Payne QC and Aaron Moss act for Claimants in pornography age verification JR

On 16 July 2020, Alan Payne QC and Aaron Moss succeeded in a four hour permission hearing for a claim for judicial review brought by four companies which created age verification software.

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Jason Beer QC to give evidence to Parliamentary Select Committee in relation to the response to Coronavirus

Third issue of 5 Essex Court’s Insight: Inquests and Inquiries published

Alan Payne QC and Aaron Moss act for Claimants in pornography age verification JR

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