David Hardstaff

BCL Solicitors LLP recognised as a leading firm in The Legal 500 UK 2020-2021 Guide

2nd October 2020
Commendations, David Hardstaff, Ellen Peart, Guy Bastable, Harry Travers, Ian Burton, Jane Glass, John Binns, Julian Hayes, News, News & Insights, Paul Morris, Rachel Hubbard, Richard Reichman, Richard Sallybanks, Shula De Jersey

BCL Solicitors LLP are pleased to be once again recognised as a top-tier firm with an extensive team of outstanding individuals in the new Legal 500 United Kingdom 2020-2021 Guide with a total of seven leading practice areas identified and 14 lawyers commended for their standout contribution in their respective practices.

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Coronavirus: Adapting jury trials in a time of crisis

4th May 2020
David Hardstaff, Insights, News & Insights
On 24 April 2020, the Lord Chief Justice announced the establishment of a judicial working group to consider ways to re-start some jury trials once it is safe to do so. The group includes representatives from across the criminal justice system. The development comes a month after the announcement on 23 March 2020, that all new jury trials would be postponed, effectively putting a brake on almost all contested matters in the Crown Court. Since then, the work of the Crown Court has continued to build up, prompting fears that the system will be unable to cope with the volume of work when trials eventually recommence.

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Coronavirus: Access to Legal Advice Whilst Under Arrest

30th March 2020
David Hardstaff, Insights, News & Insights
Following a fortnight of unprecedented measures, culminating in the royal ascent of the wide-ranging Coronavirus Act 2020, legal representatives, as with most professionals, have been forced to radically change the way that they work to comply with the government’s guidance and now law. As many adapt to new ways of working, including working remotely and through making good use of technology, the business of arrested suspects facing interview continues.

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