CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM UPDATE May 2020 Police Stations Evidence from the Duty Solicitor Call Centre, through whom all requests for representation in the police station must go, shows that arrests are…
Elspeth and The House of Commons!
Our Managing Partner, Elspeth Thomson spoke with The House of Commons this morning (4 May 2020) about family law during COVID-19. Elspeth is a National Committee…
Mike Bishop, Head of our Mental Health team here at David Gray retires today (30 April 2020) and we wanted to say a huge Thank…
Family lawyers were scheduled to gather last month to hear about developments to the family arbitration scheme. Social distancing rules meant that could not happen…
Will my family court hearing go ahead?
Update 29 April 2020 The video below explains first hand how the family court is running remote hearings: As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, lots of family courts…
What is the Court of Protection?
The Court of Protection is a court that deals with decisions or actions taken under the Mental Capacity Act. The Court performs a vital function…
The Criminal Justice system during COVID-19
As the COVID-19 lockdown continues, our criminal defence solicitor team provides an update in relation to the Criminal Justice system and the action being taken…
Appealing to the Mental Health Tribunal During COVID-19
What is the current procedure? Due to the Covid-19 outbreak steps have been taken to limit the number of public meetings. This includes Court hearings and
Family law thoughts in the time of Covid-19: Kind
We are all in this – separating couples and families in transition have particular challenges. As individuals, family groups, friendship groups and work groups we have experienced seismic changes to…
Domestic abuse and COVID-19 (updated)
Where does the Government’s advice to self-isolate and lockdown leave survivors of domestic abuse? 4 June 2020 Leaving the house in lockdown There has been much debate in the media recently about…
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