These are unprecedented times, there has been a need for all of us to adapt to the changing landscape we find ourselves in. This has been equally applicable to the Family Court and the Court of Protection, both changing to accommodate remote hearings relating to children and vulnerable adults. The… Continue reading
A recent case highlights the importance of social work case records, in which the Judge advised the local authority to undertake training in gathering, preserving and disclosing evidence. Don’t be left vulnerable to the consequences of poor evidence, read the tips provided by Kingsley Knight on the importance of contemporaneous… Continue reading
What is General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) You will no doubt be aware of the changes to data protection laws, known as GDPR, from the endless stream of emails asking for your consent to opt in. GDPR will come into effect on 25 May 2018. It introduces new laws on… Continue reading
Looking at one of those ‘zero tolerance’ posters the other day made me think how provoking they are and, therefore, achieving the exact opposite of their intended aim. The only response to aggressive and resistant behaviour is to manage the situation. In this blog, I introduce and outline the practical… Continue reading
