Conference
A private meeting with your solicitor, barrister or expert witnesses.
Civil Litigation
Consent order
An order made by the court that everyone agrees to.
Contempt of court
Something done that is forbidden by the court.
Contributory fault
Blameworthy conduct by an employee who has contributed to his or her dismissal. This is relied on by the employer as a reason for reducing compensation.
Costs order
Order determining who should pay the legal costs.
Counterclaim
Defendant’s claim against the Claimant.
Cross examination
This is the questioning of a witness to undermine the case of the person who called the witness or to discredit the witness’s evidence. Advocates typically use leading questions designed to limit what the witness will say. The golden rule of cross examination is not to ask questions to which you do not already know […]
Cross undertakings
Where each party promises the other not to act unlawfully.
Damages
Financial compensation.
Data Protection and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
Data protection law can be used by individuals to obtain copies of their personal information. From an employer this may include the employee’s personnel file. Organisations must comply with GDPR’s (General Data Protection Regulation) rigorous provisions. Basic information about this area of law is available at the Information Commissioner’s website at ico.org.uk