News | 5 Essex Court

9 Jul 20

Jason Beer QC and Robert Cohen in Court of Appeal challenge concerning police misconduct regime

Over the last three days the Court of Appeal (The Chancellor of the High Court, Lady Justice Macur, and Lady Justice Nichola Davies) have been considering an appeal by the Independent Office for Police Conduct ("IOPC") against the decision of the Divisional Court (Lord Justice Flaux and Sir Kenneth Parker) in R (W80) v Director General for the Independent Office for Police Conduct [2019] EWHC 2215 (Admin).

30 Jun 20

Jennifer Wright joins 5 Essex Court

5 Essex Court is pleased to announce that Jennifer Wright has accepted an invitation to join chambers as a tenant.

25 Jun 20

Jason Beer QC and Francesca Whitelaw appear in the Court of Appeal in the first case to consider the use of facial recognition technology by the police service

From 23rd – 25th June 2020, the Court of Appeal heard an appeal against the Divisional Court’s decision in R (Bridges) v Chief Constable of South Wales Police [2020] 1 WLR 672 (see here).

23 Jun 20

‘Inquests, Care Home Residents and Medical Negligence’ - Emma Price writes for the The Carer

18 Jun 20

Jason Beer QC appears in Harry Dunn case

The Divisional Court (Lord Justice Flaux and Mr Justice Saini) held the first hearing today in the claim for judicial review brought by the parents of Harry Dunn against the Secretary of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police.

11 Jun 20

Aaron Moss features in ‘Edward Fennell’s Legal Diary’ to discuss the legalities of the introduction of ‘Test and Trace’

11 Jun 20

Amy Clarke writes for The Clinical Services Journal to discuss the legal implications regarding PPE shortages

11 Jun 20

Emma Price quoted in New Law Journal regarding significant ruling on the duties of care homes