Ebriefings

The Coronavirus Act does not change the need to comply with the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) or the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) regime.

The Government has published Guidance for landlords undertaking right to rent checks during the Coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic.

During the Coronavirus outbreak, the health and safety of employees and members of the public are paramount.

The Civil Courts have now released a list of their priorities for housing enforcement work.

Following a fortnight of announcements and proposed legislation regarding employment and furlough, here’s our latest update.

The Chief Coroner of England and Wales has published guidance on the impact of covid-19 on the Coronial Service.

Late last night (26 March) the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) issued a guidance note regarding Court Service.

What is the correct approach for contracting authorities to adopt during these times, to navigate effectively the urgency of the situation alongside the legal duties on public sector organisations?

The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 will apply to all new specified tenancies from 1 July 2020 and all existing tenancies from 1 April 2021.

We’ve been producing ebriefings and advice about covid-19 where we can, and we’ve issued a lot this week. If you’ve missed any, we’ve compiled them here.

As some of us bemoan the withdrawal of one daily episode of the Archers, it is a reminder that no industry will be untouched by the Coronavirus and its effects.  The pensions industry is no exception.

The Charity Commission has issued two guidance notes reassuring charities of its flexible and pragmatic approach at this uncertain time.