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Driving in the EU from 1 January 2021
If you plan to travel abroad in the future, you need to be aware of some important rule changes. This brief guide is focused on non-commercial traffic, even more complex rules apply for freight traffic. Whilst you have always been required to carry your UK driving licence with you, if...Read more
Overview of Mental Health Practice Direction amendments
Following amendments to the Mental Health Practice Directions, this article explores the recent amendments and summarises the recent Amended Pilot Practice Direction, which was extended on the 14th September 2020 and is to remain in place until the 18th March 2021. However, this could be revoked at any time, if...Read more
Informed Consent: The Medico-Legal Minefield
The GMC’s new “Decision Making and Consent Guidance” (link here) is due to come into force on 9th November. It is intended to support doctors in helping patients to make shared medical decisions which are right for them and builds upon the legal doctrine of informed consent introduced by the...Read more
Exploring Lasting Powers of Attorney
Our Zoe Campton has drafted a useful guide to the uses and benefits of Lasting Powers of Attorney; crucial lifetime documents which allow somebody to assist you in managing your financial assets and voicing your opinions regarding your health and welfare.
Is the ‘blame game’ finally being removed from divorce?
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill has now reached the end of its parliamentary journey and is set to be implemented in English law in Autumn 2021. This legislation will allow couples to apply for a divorce without placing blame on the other party, drawing an end to the often...Read more
