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Review of long term clinically assisted nutrition and hydration (CANH) patients & withdrawal of treatment
07/03/25
NHS South East London ICB v JP – what does it mean for healthcare organisations?
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The New Chief Coroner’s Guidance for Coroners on the Bench
05/03/25
On 24 January 2025, HHJ Alexia Durran, Chief Coroner, released the Chief Coroner’s Guidance for Coroner’s on the Bench (more commonly and previously known as “the Bench Book”).
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Housing case alert: February 2025
26/02/25
Our team of housing specialists are pleased to share the latest cases and court decision updates that have taken place in recent month.
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The latest in moving forward with plans for devolution and re-organisation
20/02/25
On 5 February 2025 the areas that were selected for the Devolution Priority Programme were announced.
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It’s the Final Countdown… to the Procurement Act 2023
19/02/25
It is the final few days before the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) goes live on Monday 24 February 2025.
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Court of Appeal’s ‘landmark’ decision provides clarity on the correct approach to take in expression of belief cases
17/02/25
Court of Appeal decision that clarifies the correct approach in expression of belief cases after the recent case of Kristie Higgs v Farmor’s school.
Podcast
Does MHPS apply where there is a breakdown in relationships between a consultant and their colleagues? | MHPS Podcast Episode 4
12/02/25
In episode 4 of the MHPS podcast series, Laura Horovitz and Mark Sutton KC discuss what happens when there is a breakdown of working relationships between a doctor and their colleagues
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The High Court finds that police forces do not have the power to dismiss police officers because their vetting clearance has been withdrawn
12/02/25
This judgment has identified a clear gap in the law that has significant implications for all police forces in their efforts to address culture following the conclusions and recommendations of the Casey Review.
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Leasehold Reform January 2025: Abolition of the Two Year Requirement
05/02/25
Leaseholders no longer need to have owned their property for at least 2 years to qualify for a statutory lease extension or to initiate an enfranchisement claim to acquire the freehold.
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Approach to expiry dates for Substantive Orders
05/02/25
In a recent High Court decision, Collins Rice J gave an important ruling on the approach to expiry dates for Substantive Orders.
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Medical Malpractice Insurance Forward View 2025
31/01/25
Litigation in healthcare remains a key focus for the private sector as well as the NHS.
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Spotlight on two cases
31/01/25
Two top insurance cases: potential for larger schedules of loss in catastrophic injury cases and might we see a refinement of factual causation in consent cases?