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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.

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Breaking down the English Devolution White Paper: What it means for local government lawyers

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

A closer look at the legal implications of England’s evolving devolution and local government restructure – and what it means for your legal team’s capacity, planning and resilience.

Breaking down the English Devolution White Paper: What it means for local government lawyers
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Supreme Court confirms biological definition of sex under Equality Act 2010 – what this means for employers

Friday, 25 April 2025

The Supreme Court has clarified what 'sex' means under the Equality Act. Employers now have greater legal certainty, but the case also highlights the need to balance workplace inclusion with existing legal protections for trans people.

Supreme Court confirms biological definition of sex under Equality Act 2010 – what this means for employers
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT clarifies costs rules in discrimination claims brought by litigants in person

Friday, 25 April 2025

The EAT has overturned a £20,000 costs order due to the tribunal's flawed assumptions about legal advice and hindsight bias in assessing prospects of success.

EAT clarifies costs rules in discrimination claims brought by litigants in person
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family

How can you get a divorce or dissolution if you have lost contact with your spouse or civil partner?

Thursday, 17 April 2025

It is your responsibility to ensure that they are made aware of the pending application and that they have been given the opportunity to respond to it.

How can you get a divorce or dissolution if you have lost contact with your spouse or civil partner?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employment Rights Bill: questions raised over third-party harassment provisions

Thursday, 17 April 2025

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has queried whether clause 20 of the Bill strikes the right balance between privacy and freedom of expression.

Employment Rights Bill: questions raised over third-party harassment provisions
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Court of Appeal confirms limits of whistleblowing rights for job applicants

Thursday, 17 April 2025

Court confirms Employment Rights Act 1996 does not breach human rights by excluding job applicants from whistleblowing detriment protection.

Court of Appeal confirms limits of whistleblowing rights for job applicants
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Articles & Blogs Employment

IR35: Upper Tribunal confirms employment status in doctor's hospital engagement

Thursday, 17 April 2025

The Upper Tribunal has ruled that a doctor engaged through a company would have been an employee under a direct contract, presenting a reminder of the complexities and potential liabilities under IR35.

IR35: Upper Tribunal confirms employment status in doctor's hospital engagement
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Equality (Race and Disability) Bill: call for evidence

Thursday, 17 April 2025

The Government has launched a wide-ranging call for evidence on proposed changes to equality and employment law. Employers are invited to share their views on equal pay, combined discrimination and workplace harassment by 30 June 2025.

Equality (Race and Disability) Bill: call for evidence
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New Legislation to Cap Profits in Children's Homes

Monday, 14 April 2025

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and the Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 were both introduced in 2024. Both include provision to limit profits in certain settings which provide care and support wholly or mainly to children.

New Legislation to Cap Profits in Children's Homes
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Articles & Blogs Special Schools and Colleges

The Importance of risk assessment when supporting children with SEND

Monday, 14 April 2025

Schools who support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ("SEND") need to balance their health and safety law obligations with their responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and Human Rights legislation.

The Importance of risk assessment when supporting children with SEND
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Articles & Blogs Employment

New ICO guidance clarifies use of anonymisation and pseudonymisation

Friday, 11 April 2025

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance on anonymisation and pseudonymisation.

New ICO guidance clarifies use of anonymisation and pseudonymisation
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Tribunal entitled to find racial abuse by colleague not ‘in the course of employment’

Friday, 11 April 2025

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld a tribunal’s decision that a racist comment made by one employee to another did not give rise to employer liability under the Equality Act 2010.

Tribunal entitled to find racial abuse by colleague not ‘in the course of employment’
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Articles & Blogs Employment

New guidance published on neonatal care leave and pay

Friday, 11 April 2025

With new statutory entitlements to neonatal care leave (NCL) and neonatal care pay (SNCP) now in force, both Acas and the Government have published guidance to help employers administer the new leave and pay rights.

New guidance published on neonatal care leave and pay
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Embracing enhanced employment rights: building a stronger, more committed workforce

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

As the Employment Rights Bill signals a shift towards stronger protections for individuals, we explore how employers can align with this shift - supporting legal compliance, managing risk, and promoting long-term workforce stability.

Embracing enhanced employment rights: building a stronger, more committed workforce
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government responds to WEC proposals on bereavement leave for pregnancy loss

Friday, 04 April 2025

The Government has agreed in principle to extend bereavement leave to employees who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, but further discussions are expected before any final commitments are made.

Government responds to WEC proposals on bereavement leave for pregnancy loss
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