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Browse our law brief articles and blogs, aimed at addressing the practical implications of the latest legal developments affecting you and your organisation.

Articles & Blogs Higher Education Procurement

Transforming Procurement - What Can Universities Expect?

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

The Green Paper on Transforming Procurement promises simplification of the procurement rules for universities, as well as generating social value and ensuring value for money.

Transforming Procurement - What Can Universities Expect?
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Articles & Blogs Data Protection Higher Education Information Law

Online Safety Bill Makes Its Journey Through to Parliament

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

The use of social media networks and video sharing platforms has exploded over the last decade, resulting in the introduction by the UK Government of the revolutionary Online Safety Bill (OSB).

Online Safety Bill Makes Its Journey Through to Parliament
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Articles & Blogs Data Protection Higher Education Information Law

Data Protection - What's New and Upcoming? February 2022 Roundup

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Over recent years the public has become more aware of data protection rights, and we have seen increased claims for damages. However, two recent cases indicate that, despite the rise in data breach claims, the courts will take a pragmatic approach.

Data Protection - What's New and Upcoming? February 2022 Roundup
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

How Should a Disciplinary and Grievance Panel Arrive at Their Conclusions?

Monday, 21 February 2022

Our Narrow Quay HR consultants take a look at some of the areas to consider when managing a hearing and when HR support can be helpful.

How Should a Disciplinary and Grievance Panel Arrive at Their Conclusions?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Pimlico Plumbers Holiday Pay Case Judgment Amended by Court of Appeal

Friday, 18 February 2022

A significant holiday pay case involving a worker who had been denied the right to paid holiday during his employment has had its judgment amended by the Court of Appeal.

Pimlico Plumbers Holiday Pay Case Judgment Amended by Court of Appeal
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment Healthcare

Consultation Closed on Revoking Mandatory Vaccination Across All Health, Social Care and Care Home Settings

Friday, 18 February 2022

We previously reported the Government's intention to scrap mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for health and social care staff, and staff in care homes in England.

Consultation Closed on Revoking Mandatory Vaccination Across All Health, Social Care and Care Home Settings
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Fire and Re-Hire - High Court Grants Injunction to Prevent Tesco Removing Benefits it Had "Guaranteed for Life"

Friday, 18 February 2022

In a recent case the High Court intervened to prevent Tesco from terminating and re-engaging staff in order to remove benefits previously promised "for life".

Fire and Re-Hire - High Court Grants Injunction to Prevent Tesco Removing Benefits it Had
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Is Your Charity Up-to-Date With the Commission's Latest Safeguarding Guidance?

Friday, 18 February 2022

The Charity Commission expects charities to maintain high standards of safeguarding.

Is Your Charity Up-to-Date With the Commission's Latest Safeguarding Guidance?
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Top Tips for Protecting Your Charity's Reputation During a Crisis

Friday, 18 February 2022

A charity's reputation is one of its key assets and something that trustees must protect.

Top Tips for Protecting Your Charity's Reputation During a Crisis
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Protecting your Charity - Dealing with Telecoms Operators and Requests to Survey

Friday, 18 February 2022

Licenced telecoms operators have statutory powers to install telecoms apparatus on land, but charities will often hold properties for specific purposes or subject to certain conditions.

Protecting your Charity - Dealing with Telecoms Operators and Requests to Survey
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Charity Commission Inquiries of Interest

Friday, 18 February 2022

The Charity Commission's reports on the results of inquiries it has conducted provide invaluable insights into regulatory pitfalls.

Charity Commission Inquiries of Interest
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Charity Commission Doubles Down on Opposing Cash-Couriering - After Inquiry into UK Charity

Friday, 18 February 2022

Cash couriering is considered a high risk activity in the charity sector.

Charity Commission Doubles Down on Opposing Cash-Couriering - After Inquiry into UK Charity
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Is Your School Protected Against a Data Breach?

Thursday, 17 February 2022

More schools are getting in contact because they are concerned that they have suffered a data breach.

Is Your School Protected Against a Data Breach?
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Will the Health and Social Care Levy Cost More than Anticipated?

Thursday, 17 February 2022

The 2021/22 pay award for Green Book employees remains unresolved and ballots are continuing this month.

Will the Health and Social Care Levy Cost More than Anticipated?
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Consultations on Changes to KCSIE, Behaviour, Exclusions and Admission Appeals Guidance are Underway

Thursday, 17 February 2022

The DfE is currently conducting a number of consultations, with the aim of providing clearer and more consistent guidance, and to propose changes, on safeguarding, behaviour, exclusions and admission appeals.

Consultations on Changes to KCSIE, Behaviour, Exclusions and Admission Appeals Guidance are Underway
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