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Series 2, Episode 10: Folding Helmets – an International Discussion
In the final interview of Series 2, Wheel Life goes to the Big Apple to discuss folding helmets and cycling in New York with Jessica and Asaf of the Things… Read more »
The Building Safety Act 2022
The Building Safety Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022. The final version of the Act has now been published. Neil Block QC (Chair), Paul Darling QC, David… Read more »
Series 2, Episode 9: Helmets – a discussion
Caroline Hall and Emily Formby QC take the time to have a discussion about helmets – particularly bike helmets – and what they can and cannot do. Often a topic… Read more »
Another finding of fundamental dishonesty
Judgment was handed down today by the DCJ of the Thames Valley, Beds and Herts, HHJ Melissa Clark, following a four-day trial in the case of Sumegi v Gate Gourmet… Read more »
Series 2, Episode 8: Sustrans and the Built Environment
Special guest Ridhi Kalaria of Sustrans joins Emily Formby QC and Caroline Hall in this episode of Wheel Life. With a nod to International Women’s Day, they discuss cycling and… Read more »
Series 2, Episode 7: Horses on our Roads
Special guest Alan Hiscox, Director of Safety, British Horse Society joins Emily Formby QC and Caroline Hall to discuss a sometimes overlooked vulnerable road user; the horse! With a deep… Read more »
Scope of Article 2: Supreme Court to Decide
The Supreme Court has granted permission to appeal the decision of the Court of Appeal in the case of Jacqueline Maguire v HM Senior Coroner for Blackpool and Fylde [2020]… Read more »
Driverless Cars – Who’s in Control?
On 26 January 2022, the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission published their joint report on automated vehicles. The report is wide ranging and covers… Read more »
Series 2, Episode 6: Highway Code Changes 2022 : Who Knew?
Caroline Hall and Emily Formby QC discuss the recently in force changes to the Highway Code – looking at what has changed, why so few people know about the changes… Read more »
Series 2, Episode 5: E-scooters one year on – are we any further forward?
In this episode we return to the topic of E-scooters, one of Caroline Hall’s favourite topics. She and Emily Formby QC chat through what has happened in the e-scooter world… Read more »
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