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Is Coronavirus going to be a ‘Get out of Jail’ Card?
‘No’ is the simple answer. However, it is more complicated than that. Before a prosecution is commenced, the Crown Prosecution Service must apply two distinct tests. The first is whether there is sufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction; If not, the case does not proceed further. If there is sufficient evidence, the second question must be answered, namely...Read More
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Covid 19 Lockdown – the law; What can and can’t you do?
This article was posted in March 2020, shortly after the initial restrictions were imposed. There has been much confusion about what you can and cannot do during the current lockdown. The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 imposes several restrictions. Since the lockdown began last week, the police have been keen to enforce compliance, even calling out the...Read More
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Covid 19 and Business Closure – Legal Obligations
This article was posted in March 2020, shortly after the initial restrictions were imposed. At 2 pm on Saturday 21 March 2020, the Government introduced further measures to help fight the Covid 19 pandemic. A law came into force which forced the closure of some businesses. On 23rd March, the Government announced further measures, closing a number of other businesses. This law was enacted by...Read More
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