Following its second reading in the House of Commons on 8th June the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill moved a step closer to becoming law. The Bill was passed by 231 votes to 16, and it is thought that ministers could fast-track the reforms to receive royal assent within a matter of days in order…
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June 9, 2020
June 4, 2020
Former Home Secretary Sajid Javid has revealed that he is to head an inquiry into child sex abuse in conjunction with the Centre for Social Justice. The inquiry will examine organised child sexual exploitation, gangs and grooming, as well as the online abuse of children. The investigation is to be a “no holds barred” exercise,…
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June 3, 2020
Conflicting messages on the current state of the residential property market have emerged in the last few days. On May 27th Rightmove, Britain’s biggest internet-based residential property agency, reported more than 6 million visits to its website. This was an 18% increase on the same day last year and the highest daily figure since the…
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June 3, 2020
A study into the commercial property market released at the beginning of June by Rightmove shows that activity in the sector has quickly recovered to pre-lockdown levels. Rightmove claims to be the UK’s largest online commercial property agency, and has reported that enquiries in May were 6% higher this year than in May 2019. Their…
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May 27, 2020
Facing the often sudden death of a family member is difficult enough. Bereaved relatives report that they are now suffering additional stress as they try to settle the deceased’s affairs because of inefficiency on the part of banks, pension companies and utility suppliers. Clearly the Coronavirus outbreak has had an effect on the ability of…
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May 27, 2020
We have reported several times on the increase in domestic abuse incidents during the coronavirus lockdown. People in abusive relationships are clearly under intense pressure from their abuser when forced to live side by side under lockdown restrictions, and as the containment measures continue into their ninth week and beyond the stresses and strains will…
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May 20, 2020
As the country moves on from the peak of the Covid-19 outbreak, the issue of when and how schools should re-open is dividing the nation. Many parents and teaching professionals hold views which are fundamentally opposed to each other, and finding a solution which satisfies everyone will not be easy. The most recent government announcement…
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May 19, 2020
Restrictions on moving home have been relaxed by the government, but buyers and sellers should remain alert to the dangers they face when in close contact with other people. Ensure you are Covid-19 free and check others involved in viewings are too. Limit any contacts with people outside your household, whether you are buying or…
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May 14, 2020
The Government has announced a limited lifting of coronavirus restrictions in the last few days in order to get people back to work and kick-start the economy. This has now been extended with the sudden news that the housing market is to be re-opened with immediate effect. This means that estate agents can open their…
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May 11, 2020
In line with other parts of the law the Family Justice system has been hearing some cases via telephone and video conferencing, rather than meeting face to face in court. The object of this is to minimize the risk of the Covid-19 virus being passed on through unnecessary personal contact. These temporary measures were rapidly…
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