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New Trust Registration Rules – (Part 1)
On 24th January 2020 HMRC published its technical consultation on the changes to Trust registration. These changes are part of the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5MLD) which builds on the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, which came into effect June 2017. The 5MLD aims to further combat financial crime by boosting existing transparency rules and to prevent money […]
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Investigation Meeting not an Absolute Requirement
Is it a “basic employment right” to have an investigation meeting before a disciplinary hearing? No. A dismissal has to be fair and any investigation needs to be reasonable. The case below demonstrates that holding an investigation meeting is not an absolute requirement of a fair procedure. What is important is the substance of the […]
Read More Unconscious Bias and Procedural Flaws
Unconscious bias and procedural errors can cost employers money. In the case below, it cost almost £700,000. Aplin v Tywyn Primary School Governing Body Mr Aplin was the head teacher at Tywyn Primary School. In August 2015, Mr Aplin met two 17 year olds via the Grindr dating app and the three of them had […]
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Spratt Endicott Solicitors brings in debt recovery specialist to bolster client relations
Spratt Endicott Solicitors has welcomed a new specialist to its debt recovery team, who’ll be tasked with supporting the growth of the department by building new client relationships and extending existing ones. Heather Jackson joins the firm as Business Development Manager in the firm’s Debt Recovery practice, thanks to her extensive background in financial services, […]
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5 Key Information Points on Lasting Power of Attorney
Our very own Paula Tedder was a guest speaker on Radio Oxford over the weekend (24/11/19), discussing the topic of lasting power of attorney (LPA). Below, we have outlined Paula’s 5 key information points everyone should know when it comes to LPAs. Get in touch Here at Spratt Endicott, our solicitors are dedicated to providing […]
Read More Civil Partnerships for All?
As a result of one of Parliament’s final acts before it was dissolved for the General Election, mixed-sex couples will be able to enter into Civil Partnerships from 31 December 2019. At the time of writing, Civil Partnerships are reserved exclusively for same-sex couples. When same-sex couples were allowed to marry in England & Wales, […]
Read More Could your property be exempt from inheritance tax?
Your property may qualify for the conditional exemption from inheritance tax (IHT) if it is considered to be heritage property. This could be very useful for your family as it means that such property, which is not restricted to just land, can pass down the generations with no IHT being payable at the time. There […]
Read More Data Protection Update
Accountability Toolkit The General Data Protection Regulation [GDPR] introduced an accountability principle so data controllers are required to handle personal data appropriately and effectively and are able to show this through their practices and procedures. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has announced that it intends to launch an accountability toolkit in 2020 to help organisations […]
Read More Important Reminders on Investigations in Misconduct Dismissals
An adequate investigation is a key part of a misconduct dismissal for it to be fair. This is necessary to show:- the employer has reasonable grounds to believe that the employee is guilty of the misconduct; and the employee knows the case they have to meet. The recent case of Dronsfield v The University of Reading has […]
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