The Coronavirus Act 2020 came into force on 25 March 2020 and contains provisions aimed at ensuring the court systems, including those dealing with extradition matters, remain functioning as far as possible/practicable and as is necessary, during the current global pandemic.
BCL’s Ellen Peart, Daniel Jackson and Kate Chanter review the new regulations concerning the restrictions imposed during the Coronavirus Lockdown and their enforcement.
Last night Boris Johnson announced a virtual lockdown for 3-weeks when he said, ‘You must stay at home.’ The prime minister warned that people would only be allowed outside to buy food or medication, to exercise once a day (alone or with household members), or to travel to work, if absolutely necessary.
BCL Partner, Paul Morris and associate Kate Chanter discuss recommendations to introduce a ’national register’ under the Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill and the workability of such a proposal.
