A safer life online for children: Ofcom’s call to action
If your organisation hosts online forums or other communities where users can interact online, you may need to take action …
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Bates Wells and Fair Game drive key improvements in Football Governance Bill as it advances in Parliament
The Football Governance Bill has received its first reading in the House of Commons, having passed through the House of …
Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 23 April
Our weekly round up of news and updates from across the sector. To help you navigate this week’s content, the …
Setting up in the UK – support for US non-profits
At Bates Wells, we work with a wide range of international organisations, to support you in navigating the English landscape …
UK Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Legal Definition of “Woman” in the Equality Act 2010 is Based on Biological Sex; For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16
On 16 April 2025, the UK Supreme Court reached a unanimous decision, in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd …
Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 15 April
Our weekly round up of news and updates from across the sector. To help you navigate this week’s content, the …
Whistleblowing – A cautionary tale
We recently acted for the Royal College of Nursing assisting them successfully to defend an unfounded whistleblowing claim brought by …
Asking a female employee why she wants to work can amount to harassment related to sex: Lessons from A Pereira v Wellington Antiques and Another
In the recent case of A Pereira v Wellington Antiques and Another, the Employment Tribunal looked at the issue of …
Employment Rights Bill faces criticism in the House of Lords
On 27 March 2025, the Employment Rights Bill (“ERB”) passed its second reading in the House of Lords; after a …
Protecting your intangible assets: Intellectual Property for charities and non-profits
Charities and non-profits own and use intellectual property – including their brand (often involving trade marks), copyright materials and rights …
Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 8 April
Our weekly round up of news and updates from across the sector To help you navigate this week’s content, the …
Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 1 April
Our weekly round up of news and updates from across the sector To help you navigate this week’s content, the …