When bringing a clinical negligence claim, many individuals will do so for physical and psychiatric harm. In doing so this harm must be proven by the claimant in that they must show there has been a negligent breach of duty which is causative of the
Introduction Under Section 20 of the Children Act 1989 [1], the Local Authority who is responsible for a child’s care has an obligation to provide them with housing in the event that they are unable to access a safe place to live. The circumstances
Introduction Migrant justice in the UK has long been a topic of controversy, particularly regarding the increased levels of surveillance and monitoring of asylum seekers. During COVID-19, this has continued – despite the strict lockdown measures put in place over the past 18 months. Four
Our Oxford solicitors recently attended a Webinar regarding the School Inclusion Project. One of our interns from reading University explores here how the exclusion project works. In July 2019, Nick Gibb, the Schools Minister, expressed how education is ‘…about the practical business of ensuring young
In 2011 the Public Sector Equality Duty Act was created which followed the Equality Act 2010. The equality duty act of 2011 replaced the 3 duties which include race, gender, and disability. The first of these duties which was the Race Equality Duty 2001 had
Our criminal law solicitors are experienced in all aspects of criminal law. One of our student interns based on an Oxford office placement explores the law around murder and manslaughter. Fair-labelling and certainty; two elements which are crucial to the success of criminal law. However,
In the worldwide travesty that has been the COVID-19 pandemic this past year and a half, life has been an absolute nightmare. Lives lost, relationships strained, financial situations in ruins, plans in shambles. Yet in the midst of all this, perhaps the greatest nightmare is
Criminal Law – should recklessness for Criminal Damage offending be judged subjectively or objectively—Is the current law fair? SMQ Legal Solicitors have one of the biggest criminal law legal teams in Oxfordshire with a vast knowledge of criminal law. The tough questions surrounding the legal
Strict regulatory interventions in enforcing sanctions to organisations for environmental offences Local Councils take a more stringent approach to prosecuting companies and individuals for environmental offending. The SMQ Legal Team have qualified criminal law specialist solicitors who can assist you with any queries over such
Does the doctrine of frustration strike the right balance between fairness and certainty in circumstances where contractual performance is affected by unforeseen circumstances? SMQ Legal is building its Civil Team and we always enjoy when our Student Interns write a piece about relevant law such
