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Changes to the law on flexible working - what employers need to know
21/07/23
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 has received Royal Assent. It makes changes to the current rights of employees to request a flexible working amendment to their contracts of employment.
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Further update on NHS Provider Selection Regime
18/07/23
This insight summarises the key points from the most recent consultation on NHS Provider Selection Regime – the most notable being the establishment of panels to review decisions made under the PSR.
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High Court finds that regulations allowing the use of agency workers during strike action are unlawful
14/07/23
The High Court has upheld the judicial review challenge by 13 trade unions and quashed the decision to introduce the regulations allowing employers to use agency workers during strike action.
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High Court authorises the use of a nasogastric tube for a malnourished prisoner with a severe psychiatric disorder
14/07/23
Our experts outline a High Court decision to authorise the use of a nasogastric tube to facilitate treatment of a malnourished prisoner with a severe psychiatric disorder.
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New ICO guidance for employers on dealing with subject access requests
07/07/23
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has recently published guidance on subject access requests (SARs) for businesses and employers.
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Supreme Court judgment on Maguire
30/06/23
The Supreme Court (the Court) has unanimously dismissed the appeal in R (Maguire) v. HM Senior Coroner for Blackpool and Fylde [2023] UKSC 20 finding that Article 2 European Convention on Human Rights concerning the right to life was not engaged.
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NHS Homes Alliance white paper – a fresh approach to NHS keyworker housing
29/06/23
On 26 June, the NHS Homes Alliance launched a white paper titled “A People-Driven Approach. Delivering NHS homes”. In this insight we give an overview of the key features and propose next steps forward.
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The Procurement Bill – consultation is now open on secondary legislation
28/06/23
The Cabinet Office has commenced a consultation on the secondary legislation to be implemented under the Procurement Bill. Capsticks’ procurement team summarises what it covers and what this means for public procurement in 2024 and beyond.
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Housing Case Law – June 2023
27/06/23
Our team of housing specialists summarises the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
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Housing Case Law – June 2023
27/06/23
Our team of housing specialists summarises the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
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Clinical Law Insight: Summer 2023
26/06/23
The latest edition of Clinical Law Insight in which we update you on key claims cases, policy changes and highlight NHS Resolution’s latest work to promote a just and learning culture when things go wrong.
How will the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill change the landscape for local government in 2024 and beyond
21/06/23
The Local Government Association (“LGA”) has stated it is pleased by the Government’s commitment to speed up the process to devolution by 2030.