Updates on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on law and practice.
Caroline Goodwin QC, Chair of CBA, Monday Video Message - 30.03.20
“Later this week I hope to have some really positive announcements from The Crown Prosecution Service and the Legal Aid Agency about accelerated payments." "Special thanks to Jo Cecil, Gerwyn Wise and Emma Fenn" of Garden Court Chambers for their work supporting the CBA - Caroline Goodwin QC, Chair of CBA.
Updates on: Howard League Letter concerning children in the criminal courts in light of the coronavirus pandemic; Young Legal Aid Lawyers (YLAL) COVID-19 Survey; Free CBA CPD Courses; CBA Spring Conference - RASSO cancellation; CBA Annual Subscriptions; Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (ISS); Wellbeing – Book Giveaway; Useful Links.
Non-statutory guidance for landlords and tenants in the private and social rented sectors on:
1. Measures relating to notices seeking possession as amended by the Coronavirus Act 2020
2. Court action on possession cases during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
3. Property access and health and safety obligations in the context of Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): landlord right to rent checks - Home Office - 30.03.20
Advice for landlords carrying out right to rent checks during the coronavirus pandemic.
HMCTS Update - Keeping court and tribunal buildings safe, secure and clean - 30.03.20
This page provides details about security, cleaning and social-distancing arrangements in court and tribunal buildings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Chair of the Bar, Amanda Pinto QC, backs today's decision by The Crown Prosecution Service to adjust CPS fees in time of uncertainty - 30.03.20
The CPS announce that fee schemes will be temporarily adjusted to ensure payment for work performed, even where a normal invoice trigger point has not been reached.
