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23 Oct 20

Reviewing coronial decisions on Article 2: a definitive Divisional Court decision on the correct approach of the Court

The Divisional Court (Popplewell LJ and Jay J) today handed down a judgment that provides a definitive answer to the question of what the court’s task is on a judicial review of a coronial decision on whether there are arguable breaches of the State’s substantive obligations under Art.

23 Oct 20

Alan Payne QC & Rob Harland appear for the Government in Supreme Court case reviewing substantive/procedural fairness principles

Alan Payne QC and Rob Harland appeared in the Supreme Court for the Secretary of State in a significant case reviewing the principals of procedural & substantive fairness.

20 Oct 20

Jason Beer QC and Bobby Talalay appear in the Court of Appeal for the NPCC in significant case concerning police recruitment

Jason Beer QC and Bobby Talalay appeared in the Court of Appeal for the National Police Chiefs’ Council.

Important Message Regarding COVID-19

5 Essex Court's CoronaVirus Measures

5 Essex Court's CoronaVirus Measures

The safety and health of our clients, visitors, staff and members remains our top priority during this time. Following the recent updates from the HM Government regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, 5 Essex Court has begun to operate with a limited number of staff safely working at social distance within chambers. Whilst we will be accepting deliveries at this time, most of our staff will continue to work remotely and we will not be accepting visitors into chambers.  

Business will continue as usual. 5 Essex Court has a comprehensive business continuity plan in place and we will continue to offer full support to all of our clients on all matters during this period.

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