Chambers Articles

Webinar – Witness Statements in Family Proceedings

In this webinar, Joanna Gillan and Shárin Diegan, of Chambers’ family team, look at witness statements in family proceedings with particular focus on narrative statements in financial remedy proceedings and witness statements in private law Children Act proceedings. The webinar recording can be viewed by clicking on the link below. The supporting slides, which accompany the […]

Webinar – Service and Disclosure of Telephone Evidence

When should the Prosecution disclose a Complainant’s telephone download?  What evidence must the Crown serve if they wish to rely upon evidence obtained from a Defendant’s telephone? In this Webinar, Jerry Hayes and Marie de Redman, of Chambers’ crime team, outline key cases and considerations to answer these two crucial questions. The webinar recording can […]

Webinar – Sole Responsibility Requirement under Para 297 of the Immigration Rules

Lawrence Youssefian, of Chambers’ immigration team, has considerable experience in representing parents, who have sought to bring their child to the UK under paragraph 297 of the Immigration Rules. In this webinar, he explores the precise requirement of ‘sole responsibility’ and delivers a whistle-stop tour of relevant case-law. Lawrence also provides a best-practice guide on […]

Webinar – Pupillage and Finding Your Feet in Lockdown

Goldsmith Chambers’ current pupils David Barr, Matthew Poulsom, Toby Roseman and Hannah Gladwell discuss their experiences of pupillage and the challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic. The webinar recording can be viewed by clicking on the link below. The supporting slides, which accompany the webinar, can be accessed here.

Webinar – A Guide to Private Prosecutions

Anthony Metzer QC and Adam Gersch present this webinar providing a guide to private prosecutions. The webinar recording can be viewed by clicking on the link below. The supporting slides, which accompany the webinar, can be accessed here and the practice note here.

Webinar – The EU Settlement Scheme, an Update

In this webinar, Samina Iqbal and Sarah Pinder present an update on the EU Settlement Scheme. This webinar covers what needs to be done by EU nationals and their families and will ensure that those steps are not forgotten in the current climate. There has been no extension to the BREXIT transition period date of […]

Re A – Court of Appeal judgment handed down in FGMPO case

Dr Charlotte Proudman, led by Karon Monaghan QC of Matrix Chambers, represented the Respondent Mother in the case of A (A Child) (Rev 1) [2020] EWCA Civ 731. The Court of Appeal handed down judgment in this landmark case concerning FGM Protection Orders when a child does not have secure immigration status. You can access the full judgment here. Charlotte […]

Webinar – Forced Marriage and FGM Protection Orders

In this webinar, Dr Charlotte Proudman gives an introduction to FGM and Forced Marriage Protection Orders. Charlotte will discuss the application process, key considerations and what factors the court will consider. The webinar recording can be viewed by clicking on the link below. The supporting slides, which accompany the webinar, can be accessed here.

Webinar – Clinical Negligence Claims in the Context of Covid-19

Will injuried patients be disadvantaged? In this webinar, Heather Beckett looks at considerations in respect of potential clinical negligence claims, which have arisen during the period whilst provision of medical services has been impacted by Covid 19. She also considers the effects of the pandemic on cases already “in the system”. The webinar recording can be viewed […]

Webinar – How has Coronavirus Changed the Hostile Environment Policy in the UK?

In this webinar, Sangeetha Iengar and Bronwen Jones, of Chambers’ immigration team, take a deep-dive into some of the hostile environment policies, exploring how they have evolved over time to entrench hostility towards migrants and how they have been procedurally or legally adapted, extinguished or preserved during the Coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, Sangeetha and Bronwen discuss […]

 

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