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Empathy and mental health in family cases: a new dawn

WebEmpathy is everything. The physical, emotional and mental health of our clients is at the heart of what family lawyers do. A family lawyer who is not empathetic …

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New ACAS guidance on managing stress and reasonable …

Web2. ACAS guidance: reasonable adjustments for mental health. Reasonable adjustments are changes that an employer makes to alleviate or minimise a substantial …

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Bullying and harassment in charities: charity and …

WebEarlier on this year, a working group co-chaired by the Charity Commission reviewed the respective roles and responsibilities of those working in and with the charity …

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What to do when an executor loses mental capacity

Web19.09.2023. An executor who lacks mental capacity poses a serious risk to the deceased’s estate. An executor must take informed decisions regarding the administration of an …

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Protecting your business against mental incapacity

WebHe has particular expertise in advising on mental capacity issues, working to protect vulnerable people who may be affected by mental illness, addiction and/or …

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University statutory duty of care for students

WebThe mental health and wellbeing of university students has been a focus of growing attention, with consequent scrutiny of the supportive measures taken by …

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Body image in the workplace

WebThis week is Mental Health Awareness Week which presents us with an opportune moment to remind ourselves of how employers can support employees who …

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The Implied Term of Trust and Confidence: key points to …

WebThe implied term of trust and confidence (“ITTC” for ease) comes up frequently in employment cases, primarily in the context of an employee alleging that …

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Advising vulnerable clients: red flags and best practice

WebAlicia is a litigator who advises individuals, families, and trustees on the full range of domestic and international contentious trusts and probate matters. Clients value …

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Is domestic abuse an issue for employers

WebThere is currently no specific domestic abuse legislation giving rise to obligations on employers. That said, employers’ existing legal obligations are relevant, …

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Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)

WebRachel has over 20 years’ experience advising a diverse range of clients across the full spectrum of employment law issues. She is well known for her …

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Mental capacity case law update: testing the capacity to marry

WebIn Mundell v Name 1 [2019] EWCOP 50 the Court of Protection had to decide whether a man suffering from a brain injury had the mental capacity to marry, …

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New ISI Inspection Framework 2023

WebAs schools begin to prepare for a new academic year, those inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) will be aware that the new ISI inspection …

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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 – new guidance published

WebThe Department for Education (DfE) has now finalised and published its 2020 update to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). The formal consultation process …

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Achieving Best Evidence from Witnesses in Investigations

WebSuspects in criminal cases are interviewed under the PACE codes (ie Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)). A separate framework, “Achieving Best …

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VAT on school fees: Q&A

WebThe Labour Party has confirmed its intention to implement a policy (originally announced in its 2019 manifesto) to remove the exemption from VAT on independent …

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Protective orders in domestic violence cases

WebInsight. 05.02.2021. The court has injunctive powers to make non-molestation and/or occupation orders under the provisions of the Family Law Act 1996 (“FLA 1996”). A non …

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