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‘Do they have to know about that?’ Human rights considerations and disclosure – By Simon Johnson Published by LexisNexis
In this article published by LexisNexis, Simon Johnson discusses the complex issue of disclosing personal information in public law proceedings under the Children Act 1989, focusing on the Human Rights involved, specifically the right to privacy under Article 8 and the right to a fair trial under Article 6. It explores case law, including significant […]
Biswas v Transport for London [2025] EWHC 567 (Admin), [2025] 3 WLUK 323
On 27 February 2025 Jack Nicholls appeared in the Divisional Court for the Appellant, instructed by Jason Borg at Foskett Marr Gadsby & Head LLP. The matter concerned an appeal by way of case stated against convictions under the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 of being an operator of vehicles used as a ‘private […]
Louisa Simpson to speak at the annual Employment Lawyers Association Conference 2025
Pump Court is pleased to announce that Louisa Simpson will be participating in the annual Employment Lawyers Association Conference on Thursday 15th May 2025. She will be speaking in a session put together by ELA’s Junior Committee (of which she is a member) titled “Who you Gonna Call? Junior MythBusters”, alongside Chris Jones (Paul Hastings LLP), Mehran Kamranfar […]
NO WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION FOR JOB APPLICANTS – thoughts on the Court of Appeal judgment in P Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council (Department of Business and Trade and Protect intervening) [2025] EWCA Civ 379
As you will by now know, Fergus McCombie, leading Louisa Simpson, both of Pump Court, was recently successful in the Court of Appeal on the question whether whistleblowing protection ought to be extended to job applicants. You can read the full judgment here In this article, Fergus and Louisa share some insights into and thoughts on […]
Several members of Pump Court ranked as leading family barristers in Doyle’s Guide 2025
We are delighted to announce that several members of Pump Court’s family team have been ranked as Leading Barristers in the latest edition of Doyle’s Guide. Within the Rising Stars (London) section, which includes barristers of 5 years’ call or less who have been identified as future leading counsel in the London legal market, both […]
Fergus McCombie, leading Louisa Simpson, successful in the Court of Appeal – no whistleblower protection for job applicants
P Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council (Department of Business and Trade and Protect intervening) [2025] EWCA Civ 379 On 19 and 20 February 2025 Fergus McCombie appeared in the Court of Appeal, leading Louisa Simpson, for the Isle of Wight Council. The matter concerned an appeal from the Employment Appeal Tribunal, in summary as […]
Mediation advocacy: The Challenge
Mediation is a means of bringing parties together with the ultimate objective of obtaining a resolution to the issue between the parties which is acceptable to both. Parties that are happy and content and leave speaking to each other is a bonus. Above all the agreement they reach is their agreement. The alchemy of advocacy […]
Pump Court Chambers welcomes four new tenants
We are delighted to announce that Rukan Hazar, Palak Sikri, Isabella Thomas-Kelly and Emily Chapman have accepted offers to join chambers, following the successful completion of their probationary tenancies. Rukan Hazar (2019 call) accepts instructions at all stages of litigation in family, civil, and criminal proceedings. In family proceedings, she accepts instructions in matrimonial finance, […]
Competing Article 8 rights to family life for siblings in a decision on adoption: O & G & L [2025] EWFC 21 (B)
Facts: The Local Authority’s application concerned three children: O (age 9), G (age 3) and L (age 1). M had two older children, T who was living independently in supported accommodation, and Ta who was living with her father. At the time of the Final Hearing all three children were in separate foster placements. This […]
Looking forward to Awaab’s Law
Introduction The Housing Ombudsman has recently published a report entitled “Learning from: Severe Maladministration – Taking the key lessons from our severe maladministration decisions.” It is sobering and informative. The relevant context is the forthcoming piece of legislation known as “Awaab’s Law”, after Awaab Ishak who died aged two after developing a respiratory condition caused […]
The painful reality of the Sara Sharif case
Catherine Gee discusses the issues raised by the Sara Sharif case and the decision to publish the names of the judges involved. It is a sad day when a child dies, and it is truly a terrible one when this happens at the hands of their family. For Sara Sharif, this happened in a way […]
Jennifer Lee to speak at the Family Law Symposium in Malta: “Show me the Money – Family Law, Trusts and Recognition and Enforcement” on 5th April 2025 (hosted by the International Academy of Family Lawyers, Commonwealth Law Association and FLBA)
Pump Court is pleased to announce that Jennifer Lee will be participating in a panel discussion hosted by the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), Commonwealth Law Association, and the Family Law Bar Association of England and Wales, titled “Show me the Money – Family Law, Trusts, Recognition and Enforcement” on 5th April 2025. With […]
