On 9 June 2020, Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division published “The Road Ahead”, a framework within which the Family Court will operate for the foreseeable future as it continues to adjust to ‘the new normal’ of remote working. It is a lengthy and important document for everyone working in the family justice… Read more »
The Adoption and Children (Coronavirus Amendments) Regulations 2020 came into force on 24th April 2020. Eight weeks on, Vanessa Lau provides an update as to where we are now… Chambers published an article by my colleague Evonnie Chan concerning The Adoption and Children (Coronavirus Amendments) Regulations 2020 which came into force on the 24th April 2020…. Read more »
At 18 St John Street we are committed to being at the cutting edge of technology and are proud to manage and sponsor an upcoming talk – The European Circuit, Manchester Law Tech Event: Legal Technology and its Applications and Implications for Regulation and Practice. If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it is that… Read more »
On the 01st April 2020, the release regime for offenders convicted of qualifying offences, who receive sentences of 7 years or more was altered. During a recent seminar, held as part of the 18 St John Street Seminar Programme, Colin Buckle considered this important change in the law and the associated release provisions. The (Alteration… Read more »
In our latest blog post, John Vickery analyses a recent decision showing that the Court retains a discretion whether to make an order under section 340 Insolvency Act 1986 against a creditor of a bankrupt, even when the Court is satisfied that the creditor has received a payment in preference to the bankrupt’s other creditors…. Read more »
In our latest blog post, Evonnie Chan considers the court’s approach where there are allegations of parental alienation. A review of Re S (Parental Alienation: Cult) [2020] EWCA Civ 568 In this article, I shall be considering the court’s approach where there are allegations of parental alienation, as considered in the case of Re S…. Read more »
Victoria Roberts recently appeared on behalf of an intervenor in the Court of Appeal on the question of whether a decree of nullity could be granted for an Islamic marriage ceremony. AG v Akther / Khan v Hussain / Southhall Black Sisters, Court of Appeal [2020] EWCA Civ 122 This article addresses the validity of “non… Read more »
Victoria Roberts takes a look at the Government’s Business Bounce Back Loan Scheme which was launched in May 2020, in collaboration with solicitor Joanna Connolly. The Government’s Business Bounce Back Loan Scheme The Bounce Back Loan Scheme was formally launched on 4 May 2020 and is available until 4 November 2020. It is a new… Read more »
Jonathan Jackson represented the respondent father in care proceedings today in the first hearing at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre since the lockdown where everyone attended in person. Before the hearing, a case plan was prepared by the court setting out where parties were to sit in court and when to arrive. The court specified… Read more »
18 St John Street’s Family Department is proud to have been able to help produce a talk providing guidance on domestic abuse for professionals working in the Family Court. The Family Department is proud to have been able to help produce the following talk for The Greater Manchester Family Court Forum: High Risk Domestic Abuse, Coercive… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that Jennifer Newstead-Taylor has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge by the Lord Chief Justice. Jennifer will sit as a Deputy District Judge on the Northern Circuit in addition to her practice in chambers. Head of Chambers, Richard Chapman QC, said, “Congratulations to Jennifer. This… Read more »