Personal Law Updates

Jun

2020

Welcome Clarity for Secondary Victims of Clinical Negligence

Written by Adam Hodson

For nearly 30 years, the law has sought to constrain the ability of secondary victims – those who suffer psychiatric injury not by being directly involved in an incident but by witnessing (or fearing) injury to a primary victim – to make personal...

Jun

2020

High Court permits wife to inherit husband's assets despite unlawful killing

Written by Sydney Mitchell

Few would quarrel with the long-standing rule of law that anyone who unlawfully kills another is barred from benefiting, financially or otherwise, from his or her crime. In a unique decision, however, the High Court waived that rule in the case of...

Jun

2020

Part-time football referees are self-employed, Tax Tribunal rules

Written by Andrew Ward

Part-time referees who officiate at professional football matches on a game-by-game basis are not employees. Confirming their self-employed status in a guideline case, the Upper Tribunal (UT) noted that they are so motivated to work that there is no...

Jun

2020

Teenager left paralysed after spinal surgery awarded millions in damage

Written by Adam Hodson

Major surgery is sadly never risk free but, if things go wrong, specialist lawyers are thankfully always there to pick up the pieces. In one case, a teenager for whom the tragic aftermath of a spinal operation spelt a lifetime of paralysis will...

May

2020

Birthing pool tragedy boy wins right to substantial NHS compensation

Written by Adam Hodson

Prior to any form of medical procedure, patients have an absolute right to be told of the risks involved so that they can make their own fully informed choices. The High Court made that point in guaranteeing substantial compensation to a four-year-...

May

2020

Court of Appeal backs tough approach to deceitful social housing tenants

Written by Sydney Mitchell

The tough approach being taken by hard-pressed social housing providers towards those who have obtained their tenancies by deception has received the backing of the Court of Appeal. The case concerned parents of two young children who sought...

May

2020

Trusts are handy but can be hazardous – always take professional advice

Written by Tracy Creed

Trusts can be an invaluable means of providing for vulnerable loved ones, but they need careful handling by a professional if they are not to have serious unforeseen consequences. In a case on point, the High Court came to the aid of a retired GP...

May

2020

Guidance on holiday entitlement and pay during coronavirus updated by government

Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

The guidance on Holiday entitlement and pay during coronavirus was updated yesterday for those working and on furlough leave. In short an employer can compel those on furlough leave to take holiday, as long as the right notice provisions are given...

May

2020

Home Office changes in light of Covid-19

Written by Melissa Southall

The Home Office have introduced a number of changes and concessions in light of the current pandemic and as per Kevin Foster MP, Minster for Future Borders and Immigration, said in parliament on Monday 23 March 2020 their overriding principle is “We...

Apr

2020

Pregnancy discrimination – woman awarded over £70,000 compensation

Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

Ploughing on with workplace disciplinary proceedings regardless of an employee's pregnancy or other personal circumstances is likely to lead to severe financial and reputational consequences. In one case (Grant v Price Hunter International Ltd and...

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Personal Law Updates

Welcome Clarity for Secondary Victims of Clinical Negligence

High Court permits wife to inherit husband's assets despite unlawful killing

Part-time football referees are self-employed, Tax Tribunal rules

Teenager left paralysed after spinal surgery awarded millions in damage

Birthing pool tragedy boy wins right to substantial NHS compensation

Court of Appeal backs tough approach to deceitful social housing tenants

Trusts are handy but can be hazardous – always take professional advice

Guidance on holiday entitlement and pay during coronavirus updated by government

Home Office changes in light of Covid-19

Pregnancy discrimination – woman awarded over £70,000 compensation

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