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16 Sep 20

‘Care homes banning visitors to keep residents safe could face litigation due to breach of human rights’ - Rob Harland comments for Care Home

Rob Harland comments for Care Home. A rise in COVID-19 among the general population and in care homes has led to some residential settings banning all non-essential visitors, however Rob Harland has warned that although fear of legal liability has led them to lockdown the care home, they could just as “easily end up being sued for not allowing visitors in”.

25 Sep 20

Brook House Inquiry: first preliminary hearing

The Brook House Inquiry has held its first preliminary hearing. Jonathan Dixey and Jennifer Wright act for the Independent Monitoring Board.

16 Sep 20

Alan Payne QC and John Goss appear for Home Secretary in Court of Appeal in significant case relating to asylum seekers and parental abduction

Alan Payne QC and John Goss appeared in the Court of Appeal in an important case concerning the interaction between the Hague Convention 1980 (which deals with summary return of children abducted from their country of habitual residence) and international, EU and domestic law relating to asylum seekers and refugees.

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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