Equalities watchdog launches consultation on updated code of practice for services and public functions

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has launched a consultation on an updated Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, which has been updated to incorporate the EHRC’s technical guidance on age discrimination, and to reflect legislative changes in relation to same-sex marriage. Read more

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October 10, 2024

Martyn’s Law - The New Bill

Gary Grant of Francis Taylor Building summarises the main provisions in the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024 (“ Martyn’s Law”) and explores what premises and events will be in scope, details of the two-tiered protect duty that will impact 180,000 premises, including many in the hospitality sector and buildings owned by local authorities, and the enforcement provisions, as well as consideration of the reforms to licence plans and…
October 04, 2024

When is an outbuilding an extension?

Roderick Morton analyses a High Court ruling on whether in order to be an extension for the purposes of the National Planning Policy Framework, a structure said to be an extension must always be physically attached to the building of which it is purportedly an extension.
October 04, 2024

The High Court on school exclusions

The High Court recently rejected a legal challenge by parents against a school over the permanent exclusion of their son. Joe Orme-Paul sets out the key takeaways.
October 04, 2024

Identification of the perpetrator

Gary Fawcett examines a Court of Appeal ruling allowing an appeal by a guardian in care proceedings against the failure of the first instance judge to identify the perpetrator of injuries to a child.
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Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 4: Challenges and Remedies

39 Essex Chambers Barrister Katherine Barnes is joined by Laura Thornton, Associate Director at Osborne Clarke, to discuss challenges and remedies under the Procurement Act 2023. Having identified the main changes, the speakers go on to consider the…

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 3: Contract Modification

In this episode, 39 Essex Chambers barrister Katherine Barnes is joined by Jonathan Davey, Partner at Addleshaw Goddard specialising in procurement and commercial law, to discuss the rules for the modification of contracts under the Procurement Act 2023, the…

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 2: Exclusion and Debarment

39 Essex Chambers barrister Katherine Barnes and Parishil Patel KC is joined by Lucy James, partner and National Head of Commercial Litigation at Trowers & Hamlins, to discuss the grounds on which suppliers can be excluded under the Procurement Act 2023, the…

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October 04, 2024

Identification of the perpetrator

Gary Fawcett examines a Court of Appeal ruling allowing an appeal by a guardian in care proceedings against the failure of the first instance judge to identify the perpetrator of injuries to a child.
October 04, 2024

Dealing with management companies

How do registered providers manage risk in relation to Management Companies providing services to their Estates? Rose Klemperer, Wendy Wilks and Alice Watkins explain.
October 04, 2024

Procurement Act 2023: Are you ready?

Louise Bennett sets out the key considerations for contracting authorities when they come to launch a procurement exercise under the incoming Procurement Act 2023.
October 04, 2024

Work smarter, not harder

In their latest article, Thomson Reuters provides tips to increase lawyer productivity.
October 01, 2024

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 4: Challenges and Remedies

39 Essex Chambers Barrister Katherine Barnes is joined by Laura Thornton, Associate Director at Osborne Clarke, to discuss challenges and remedies under the Procurement Act 2023. Having identified the main changes, the speakers go on to consider the significance of the changes.
October 01, 2024

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 3: Contract Modification

In this episode, 39 Essex Chambers barrister Katherine Barnes is joined by Jonathan Davey, Partner at Addleshaw Goddard specialising in procurement and commercial law, to discuss the rules for the modification of contracts under the Procurement Act 2023, the extent to which these represent a substantive change in practice and possible difficulties arising.
October 01, 2024

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 2: Exclusion and Debarment

39 Essex Chambers barrister Katherine Barnes and Parishil Patel KC is joined by Lucy James, partner and National Head of Commercial Litigation at Trowers & Hamlins, to discuss the grounds on which suppliers can be excluded under the Procurement Act 2023, the new debarment list and the implications of these for procurement practice and litigation.
October 01, 2024

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 1: Overview and New Procedures

In the first episode of this series, Katherine Barnes and Rose Grogan of 39 Essex Chambers introduce the Procurement Act 2023 and its new procurement procedures. Over multiple episodes, Katherine Barnes, public, procurement and planning barrister at 39 Essex Chambers, will discuss the key changes to public procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 with various expert speakers. The podcast takes listeners through the key changes that will apply…