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In an article for LaingBuisson’s Care Markets UK journal, Neil Ward and Molly discuss the Liberty Protection Safeguards consultation and share first thoughts...

Is the High Court’s decision in Underwood v Bounty UK Ltd and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust further evidence of the reduction in scope for data protection liability?

The publication of the consultation documentation on 17th March marks a significant moment for those who have been waiting for the arrival of the draft MCA Code of Practice...

The Health and Care Bill received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022...

In a new decision, a High Court judge has made a series of very powerful observations about the conduct of Manchester City Council and an NHS Trust regarding the placement of a young teenager with autistic spectrum disorder and learning disability...

New guidance from the Infrastructure and Projects Authority will support contracting authorities to start conversations with stakeholders in preparation for PFI expiry...

In the first of a series of articles from LaingBuisson's Healthcare Markets UK journal, Stephen King explores the Paterson inquiry recommendations...

The High Court’s decision in Lee v Assistant Coroner for County Durham and Chief Constable of Durham concerns an application to bring judicial review proceedings...

New government green paper on the future of SEND and its plans to 'level up' opportunities for children and young people...

From 1 April Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 06/20 on the social value model and net zero emissions will extend to the commissioning and purchase of goods and services by NHS organisations...

The Competition and Markets Authority has published its final report into its market study into children’s social care provision...

A recent Divisional Court decision highlights the important lesson to witnesses of disclosing all potential evidence about the circumstances of death...