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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 Coronavirus (Covid-19) Healthcare

Understanding PCN Companies and the Impact on the Relationship with Pharmacy

Thursday, 25 March 2021

We look at primary care network companies and their relationship with pharmacy.

Do You Need More Space to Host Coronavirus Vaccination Clinics?
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Articles & Blogs Charities Independent Schools

Charity Governance Code Refresh - What Schools Need to Know

Friday, 19 March 2021

In December 2020 the Charity Governance Code was refreshed in accordance with its usual three yearly intervals. This year, the Code was refreshed, rather than overhauled.

Charity Governance Code Refresh - What Schools Need to Know
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Consultation on Amendments to KCSIE

Friday, 19 March 2021

The Department for Education (DfE) has launched a consultation on further changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). The consultation was launched on 10 December 2020 and closed on 4 March 2021.

Consultation on Amendments to KCSIE
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Articles & Blogs Brexit Coronavirus (Covid-19) Immigration Independent Schools

Schools Immigration Update - Dealing with Post-Brexit and Coronavirus Issues

Friday, 19 March 2021

The effects of Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic continue to impact independent schools with international staff and students. This article explores some of the immigration issues which schools are currently grappling with.

Schools Immigration Update - Dealing with Post-Brexit and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Issues
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Articles & Blogs Data Protection Independent Schools Information Law

Data Protection Following the End of the Brexit Transition Period - Key Issues for Schools

Friday, 19 March 2021

Data protection law has been in a state of flux over the past few years with the introduction of the GDPR, the new Data Protection Act and the additional uncertainty caused by Brexit.

Data Protection Following the End of the Brexit Transition Period - Key Issues for Schools
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Furlough Scheme Extended Until 30 September 2021

Friday, 19 March 2021

The Chancellor has announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until 30 September 2021. This gives employers the opportunity to utilise the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) for an additional five months, with two notable changes.

Furlough Scheme Extended Until 30 September 2021
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Consultation on New National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools

Friday, 19 March 2021

The Department for Education (DfE) launched the long-awaited consultation on revised National Minimum Standards (NMSB) for boarding schools and residential special schools in England in December 2020.

Consultation on new National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Public Exams Update for Independent Schools

Friday, 19 March 2021

In our last update in January 2021, we reported on the cancellation of GCSE, AS and A-Level exams in the wake of a further period of school closures.

Public Exams Update for Independent Schools
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Articles & Blogs Employment

'Period of Standby' Not Considered Proper Working Time

Friday, 19 March 2021

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) holds that a 'period of standby' is not proper working time under the Working Time Directive.

'Period of Standby' Not Considered Proper Working Time
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Does 'Sleeping-In' Count As Working Time?

Friday, 19 March 2021

The question of whether workers should receive the national minimum wage for time they are required to be on site, but asleep, has been a contentious one and has been a real concern for boarding schools and other schools with residential staff.

Does 'Sleeping-In
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Workers Offered Protection For Health And Safety Detriment

Friday, 19 March 2021

An Order extending the protection from health and safety detriment to workers is awaiting parliamentary approval and is due to come into force on 31 May 2021.

Workers Offered Protection For Health And Safety Detriment
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Articles & Blogs Employment

What Hours Are Considered 'Work' For Sleep-In Staff?

Friday, 19 March 2021

The vexed question of which hours count as 'work' for residential staff during sleep-in night shifts, for the purposes of receiving the national minimum wage (NMW), has finally reached its conclusion.

What Hours Are Considered 'Work' For Sleep-In Staff?
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

NHS Resolution Has the Power to Award Interest

Wednesday, 17 March 2021

In a recent case, the Court of Appeal has confirmed that primary care providers can claim interest on sums awarded through NHS Resolution.

NHS Resolution Has the Power to Award Interest
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Articles & Blogs Corporate

Why The SEC's Action Against Misleading Statements is Important to UK Institutional Investors Entering Private Funds

Monday, 15 March 2021

UK institutional investors considering committing to a new private equity, venture capital or hedge fund ( 'Private Funds') read their private placement memoranda ('PPMs') with interest (or instruct their consultants to do so).

Why The SEC's Action Against Misleading Statements is Important to UK Institutional Investors Entering Private Funds
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Dismissal Following Expression of Religious Beliefs - When is This Discriminatory?

Friday, 12 March 2021

A Christian man was dismissed from his posts as a non-executive director and a magistrate for expressing his views on homosexuality and same-sex couple adoption in public - was this considered discrimination?

A Christian man was dismissed from his posts as a non-executive director and a magistrate for expressing his views on homosexuality and same-sex couple adoption in public - was this considered discrimination?
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