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21 May 20

Claire Palmer appointed a Deputy District Judge

Claire Palmer was appointed a Deputy District Judge on the South Eastern Circuit in a recent selection exercise which began in April 2019. Claire is delighted to add a part-time judicial aspect to her practice.

20 May 20

Government publishes response to the Anthony Grainger Inquiry Report

Anthony Grainger was shot dead on 3 March 2012 by a firearms officer of Greater Manchester Police as part of a covert investigation named Operation Shire. A public inquiry was announced by the then Home Secretary, Theresa May MP, in March 2016 to ascertain the circumstances surrounding Mr Grainger’s death.

15 May 20

The Sofa Series | ‘Sitting down with… BDB Pitmans’ | Data Protection: from best practice to damage limitation

13 May 20

Unlawful killing conclusions at inquests: are the floodgates about to be prized open? - Amy Clarke writes for The Hospital Times

The important case of Maughan was heard in the Supreme Court in February, and the judgment is pending. What could this decision mean for healthcare professionals and providers across the UK? Amy Clarke writes for Hospital Times.

12 May 20

Coronavirus Q&A: Should I return to work? Dan Hobbs featured in The Telegraph

While many people had been sent home indefinitely as part of the Government's lockdown, on Sunday night Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that those unable to work from home – such as those in construction or manufacturing – should return to work. Dan Hobbs features in The Telegraph to discuss employment rights in light of the new lockdown measures.

11 May 20

UK Lockdown: What are my rights to leave work if I don’t feel safe? - Dan Hobbs features in The Independent

Dan Hobbs features in The Independent to discuss employee rights following Boris Johnson's speech regarding lockdown restrictions. Among the new guidelines, the prime minister unveiled a change to the advice being given to workers across the nation.

1 May 20

Jason Beer QC and Alice Meredith appear in the Divisional Court, successfully resisting a further high profile challenge to the national regime for monitoring sex offenders

On 1 May 2020, Haddon-Cave LJ and Holgate J handed down Judgment, rejecting Mr Simon Halabi’s challenge to the Notification Order regime.

27 Apr 20

R (on the application of Habte) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] EWHC 967

Alan Payne QC acted for the Secretary of State in R (on the application of Habte) v Secretary of State for the Home Department, which concerned Member States’ responsibilities under the Dublin III regulations.