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New Coronavirus Admission Appeals Regulations in Force for Admissions Authorities

Wednesday, 29 April 2020

The appropriately named School Admissions (England) (Coronavirus) (Appeals Arrangements) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 ('the new regulations'), are now in force.

New Coronavirus (COVID-19) Admission Appeals Regulations in Force

Essential Supplies and Services - Procurement Relief for Extreme Urgency

Thursday, 23 April 2020

The Cabinet Office's procurement policy note (PPN) confirms that the "extreme urgency" exemption can be used as one of the tools to respond to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Essential Supplies and Services - Procurement Relief for Extreme Urgency

Local Authority Virtual Meetings

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

In these unprecedented times, the government has had to pass legislation to deal with a wide range of issues.

Guidance from the ICO - Data Protection Compliance

Tuesday, 31 March 2020

In light of the developing situation with coronavirus (COVID-19), the ICO continues to release guidance for organisations on how it will approach data protection compliance in these unprecedented times.

Guidance from the ICO - Data Protection Compliance

The Coronavirus Act 2020

Tuesday, 31 March 2020

Previously, we have provided updates on specific aspects of the government's legislative programme to address the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Coronavirus Employment Implications - FAQs for Public Sector Employers

Tuesday, 31 March 2020

In this article, we respond to common questions around staff pay, sick pay, caring for dependants and protecting the health and safety of staff. We have also provided some guidance in relation to the relevant provisions in the Burgundy and Green Books.

oronavirus Employment Implications - FAQs for Public Sector Employers

Will 'Force Majeure' Protect Public Sector Contracts?

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

The Government is taking increasingly challenging steps to respond to Coronavirus, but what impact does this have on public sector contracts?

Will 'Force Majeure' Protect Public Sector Contracts?

The Covid Bill and Local Authority Meetings

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

As a result of coronavirus (Covid-19), the ability of local authorities to make decisions has become more and more difficult.

The Covid Bill and Local Authority Meetings

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Elections and the Coronavirus Outbreak

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

On 19th March, the Coronavirus Bill was introduced in the House of Commons (Bill 122). But How does it impact elections?

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Positive Action and Discrimination - Are You Getting It Right?

Wednesday, 20 November 2019

As employers drive towards achieving diversity in the workforce, a recent case highlights how difficult it can be to achieve lawful positive action in the recruitment process.

Positive Action and Discrimination- Are You Getting it Right?

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Are You Doing Enough to Prevent Data Breaches?

Tuesday, 03 December 2019

Many of the data breaches incidents that cross our desks could have been prevented if certain essential steps had been taken.

Are You Doing Enough to Prevent Data Breaches?

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Returning Officers - The Law May Help You If Elections Go Wrong

Tuesday, 03 December 2019

The next scheduled elections are in December 2019. If you are the Returning Officer or advising them, what do you do when something goes wrong?

Returning Officers - The Law May Help You If Elections Go Wrong

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IR35 - An Off Payroll Working Reminder

Tuesday, 03 December 2019

Our tax experts consider what public sector organisations really need to know about IR35.

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The National Design Guide – What Does This Mean for the Public Sector?

Tuesday, 03 December 2019

New guidance has been introduced, providing a national standard for local authorities to achieving well-designed buildings across England.

The National Design Guide – What Does This Mean for the Public Sector?

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European Commission Revises Public Procurement Thresholds for 2020

Thursday, 14 November 2019

The European Commission has released its revised procurement thresholds which apply to contracts awarded under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016.

European Commission Revises Public Procurement Thresholds for 2020

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