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In the bumper summer 6th collection of the Civil Watch series, Joseph Byrne considers the correct approach to exemplary damages in light of the Court of Appeal’s decision in Rees v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. Shárin Diegan considers the recent case of Al Jaber and Others v. Mitchell and Others [2021] EWCA Civ […]
Marie de Redman successfully defended a man accused of marital rape. The case concerned an allegation by the Defendant’s wife that she had been repeatedly raped by him throughout their 35-year marriage. The case involved consideration of cultural sensitivities within the Pakistani Muslim community and careful cross examination of a vulnerable witness. Marie was instructed […]
Anthony Metzer QC and Dr Charlotte Proudman were instructed pro bono by Centre for Women’s Justice on behalf of Nia and Women@TheWell to intervene in the appeal of A Local Authority v C & Ors [2021] EWCOP 25. The case concerns whether it is lawful for a carer to find a prostituted woman for a disabled […]
Meyrick Williams was successful in defending M in a conspiracy to steal and cause explosions. Yet another example of a long running and wide ranging conspiracy involving ATMs being blown up to obtain the cash inside. The A-Gs consent is needed to prosecute, it is not easily obtained and sentences are expected to be heavy. […]
Dr Proudman is a family law expert in domestic abuse, rape and coercive control. Dr Proudman was interviewed by Louise Tickle for C4 Dispatches, a documentary into the family court’s failure in approach towards parental alienation and domestic abuse allegations. In never seen before footage, C4 shows the court ordered forcible removal of children from […]
We are pleased to share news of the release of Dominic Thomas-James’ book “Offshore Financial Centres and the Law: Suspect Wealth in British Overseas Territories”, published this week by Routledge. The book can be ordered here. This book has hit the #1 spot on the Amazon New Releases Chart for Comparative Law.
In the 5th collection of the Civil Watch series, Heather Beckett provides an overview of two County Court dental negligence cases which extended the concepts of non-delegable duty of care and vicarious liability for the acts and omissions of self-employed dental associates providing NHS dental care. Also, Elisabeth Traugott compares two privacy actions against the […]
The report is authored by Hogan Lovells’ Head of UK Trade Aline Doussin, International Pro Bono Partner Yasmin Waljee, and London associates Haylea Campbell and Megan Smith. The team’s research was supported in consultation with several professionals, including members of Goldsmith Chambers led by Anthony Metzer QC. The report can be viewed here.
Dr Proudman represented the mother whom is a complainant of domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour at an open court hearing this week. The trial judge had incorrectly applied criminal law principles to family proceedings, for example, assault, battery and self-defence. The trial judge’s judgment was set aside. The Mother’s allegations will be heard […]
In the 4th collection of the Civil Watch series, Daniel Searle explains the Supreme Court’s decision in Asda Stores Ltd v Brierley and others [2021] UKSC 10 and Ian Cain provides a practice note on claiming for care and assistance costs in personal injury cases. Click here for Daniel’s Case Note Click here for […]
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