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Preparing for June 2026: A guide to local authority data protection complaint processes
From June 2026, local authorities will have to have a process to deal with data protection complaints, under one of the changes coming in under the Data Use and Access Act 2025. Vicki Bowles looks at what is required, and what might be helpful based on her experience of dealing with complaints in various contexts.
Contempt, disclosure failures, and information governance
Matthew Simpson provides some important takeaways from a recent Court of Appeal finding of contempt against a Chief Constable over his police force’s information governance failures.
Judging the use of AI
Francesca Whitelaw KC highlights key points from recent guidance and authorities on the use of AI in legal practice.
Managing AI Risks in Local Government
Amardeep Gill and Tayler-Mae Porter provide practical guidance for legal teams on the use of AI in local government.
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Enjoying the challenge
LLG President Paul Turner has worked in local government throughout his legal career. Philip Hoult talks to him about what drew him into the sector, the benefits of working for different kinds of local authorities, and what challenges such as local government reorganisation mean for legal teams.
Work-related stress: a key issue for employers
Debra Gers looks at the support employers can provide in relation to work-related stress.
From Paralegal to Solicitor
Rob Dudley outlines the route to qualification for paralegals via the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
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Data Protection Essentials
The Hugh James team provide a guide of need-to-know information about the field of Data Protection law.
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European Data Protection & Privacy Programme Management - DPO Ready - The Training Centre
23-02-2026
Online (live)
Planning Law Update Wales for Local Authorities and Other Government - FTB 
The Procurement Act - One Year On - DWF 
Safeguarding Issues and Fairness in Investigations and Hearings - 3PB
24-02-2026 11:00 am
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Children and Young People (DoL, Competency and Capacity) - Peter Edwards Law Training
25-02-2026
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The ERA – An Overview - Sharpe Pritchard 
Court of Protection Property and Financial Affairs Webinar Series: Contested Statutory Will Application - 39 Essex Chambers
02-03-2026
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Housing and Homelessness Conference - Birmingham 2026 - 4-5 Gray's Inn Square
03-03-2026 9:30 am
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Roundtable Event: Risks arising from Inquests and Legal Update - Devonshires 
Law Enforcement Data Processing and Part 3 of the DPA 2018 - Act Now
05-03-2026 10:00 am
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Cross-Border Placements of Children - Justin Gray, Trinity Chambers
05-03-2026 3:00 pm
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Grappling with S73 - variations of conditions applications or appeals - Ivy Legal
09-03-2026
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The General Data Protection Regulation - Act Now 