The government’s new debt respite programme, known as the “breathing space” scheme, comes into force on 4 May 2021. We explore what this means for the future of possession proceedings and the impact on the social housing sector.

At our recent webinar on fire safety, Partner Paul Lloyd and Housing Consultant Jan Taranczuk took an in-depth look at where the responsibility for fire prevention lies within social housing organisations. We set out their top tips and key takeaways.

A recent High Court judgment highlights the importance for employers to demonstrate a clear, balanced and proportionate decision-making process when considering exclusion under MHPS.

The Care Quality Commission has published its final report on their special review into ‘Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation’ (DNACPR) decisions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. We summarise the findings and what they mean for providers.

Read our monthly housing case law update, which includes recent cases from courts in England and Wales that are relevant to the #ukhousing sector.

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 imposes a duty of candour on health and social care providers. The CQC has updated its guidance, making clear the requirements and circumstances in which it must be applied.

In the case of Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Constabulary v Eckland, the Chief Constable was hold liable for any disability discrimination which determined disciplinary allegations against the claimant police officer.

The Paterson Inquiry reviewed how Ian Paterson had been able to practise in this way across both the NHS and private sector and with a view to identifying systemic improvements to ensure that patients are properly protected and compensated.

An Employment Tribunal has upheld claims of disability discrimination, failure to make reasonable adjustments and harassment brought by Detective Constable Kerry Moth against the Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police.

The European Court of Justice has set out the factors to be taken into account to decide when standby time should be counted as working time under the Working Time Directive.

The Government has announced further guidance on the much anticipated new model of shared ownership lease, as reported by Inside Housing on 1 April 2021.

The Supreme Court upheld the Court of Appeal’s decision that workers required to do sleep-in shifts were only entitled to National Minimum Wage when awake for purposes of working.