After being piloted in London in January 2008, the Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) has now been set up in Stockport. Farah Ahmed takes a look at the reasons behind setting up the court and its jurisdiction and processes. What is FDAC? After being piloted in London in January 2008, the Family Drug and… Read more »
Samantha Birtles looks at the recent case of London Borough of Lambeth v L (Unlawful Placement) [2020] EWHC 3383 (Fam). The case makes no new law, but very usefully summarises and reiterates the principles which apply to applications by local authorities for declarations authorising the deprivation of liberty of children in their care. Crucially, the… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers are proud to have supported the GM Tech Fund Digital Donation Day today. The Manchester Evening News today hosted a Digital Donation Day to help local schoolchildren who are struggling to learn from home. Thank you to @18stjohn for their very generous donation of £6,000 to the #GMTechFund as part… Read more »
18 St John Street are delighted to announce that Alex Walker has joined chambers, further strengthening their Family Department. Alex joined Chambers in January 2021, having practised in London since 2013. Alex specialises in family law but his experience of a broad range of legal areas makes him well placed to understand the interplay between… Read more »
On 19 January 2021, Christopher McNall had the honour of appearing in the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Here, he offers some thoughts and insight on the process. On 19 January 2021, I had the honour of appearing in the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom as junior counsel for the Appellants in the… Read more »
18 St John Street has issued information regarding the application process for pupillages starting in September 2022. Applications are to be made through The Pupillage Gateway, which is now open. Chambers is offering four specialist pupillages across our four core departments: Family, Criminal, Civil & Personal Injury and Business & Property. Applicants are invited to… Read more »
Fiona Holloran and Paul Treble are to speak at a webinar hosted by the charity Child Concern next week. Taking place on Wednesday 20 January 2020 at 5pm, the seminar is on the topic ABE Interviews – Best Practice, Case Law Update and Section 28 (Vulnerable Victims). ABE Interviews – Best Practice, Case Law Update and… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers has remained open throughout a challenging 2020, offering clients the usual access to expert legal advice and advocacy in uncertain times. We look forward to continuing to offer the same high levels of service throughout 2021. Our office hours over the Christmas period are as follows… Chambers will close at… Read more »
Christopher McNall was delighted to have been asked to speak to the students at the British Law Centre at the University of Warsaw recently about his experiences of advocacy – both as a producer and consumer. Here are some of his thoughts and notes from the lectures… The art of persuasion is not easy. I have… Read more »
One of the most alarming trends seen within lockdown and subsequent restrictions has been the continuing rise in incidents of harm to the youngest and most vulnerable. Here, Arron Thomas looks at the Judgment in the case of Re GC v A County Council v Ors which is relevant to cases involving inflicted injury. Re GC v… Read more »
18 St John Street has issued information regarding the application process for pupillages starting in September 2022 through the Pupillage Gateway. Chambers is offering four specialist pupillages across our four core departments: Family, Criminal, Civil & Personal Injury and Business & Property. Applicants are invited to chose one specialism when applying. The Pupillage Gateway is the… Read more »