Blog archive

The Government has announced a “delay” to the implementation of the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 which was due to amend the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and replace the heavily criticised deprivation of liberty safeguard system...

Patricia Hewitt’s review of integrated care systems in England sets out wide ranging recommendations on oversight and governance...

Registration of higher-risk buildings which are already occupied starts on 6 April 2023.

What employers can do to try to reduce the compensation an Employment Tribunal may award a claimant, by collecting evidence that the claimant has failed to mitigate their loss

Increased funding for care homes providing nursing...

A recent Charity Commission inquiry report highlights the importance of carefully balancing fundraising costs and proceeds.

The Ministry of Justice published an open consultation on the proposed new mediation reforms. The proposals are aimed at resolving private family disputes earlier through the use of mediation, thereby protecting children from the impacts of drawn-out court proceedings.

CPTPP trade deal, winners and losers. A look at food safety and food fraud with the origin labelling of beef and listeria in cheese. The EC looks at honey and food fraud control measures. Gene Editing Precision Breeding Act passed. An overview on agri standards and new grants for animal welfare. Finally a look at the latest ASA ruling on Franks' Ice Cream and the use of health claims.

The recent case of Hexpress Healthcare Ltd v CQC demonstrates the importance of getting the regulator's Factual Accuracy Check process right...

Colin Rogerson shares his initial views on the Law Commission’s final report and draft bill for surrogacy law reform in the UK which was published on 29 March 2023. 

The UK's Genetic Technology Act offers a new approach to the assessment and approval of innovative agrifood technologies that deploy precision breeding.

Download our handy table with the new rates and limits that apply from April 2023....