Investigations and disclosure of sensitive communications
Investigations often take place where there is an allegation of wrongdoing. They are a crucial process, enabling organisations to establish …
Updates
Election campaigning: when the political is personal
“I don’t have to win”, Maurice Saatchi supposedly once said, “I just have to make you lose”. In political advertising, …
Lessons learned from the judgment on the Michaela School’s “prayer ban”
The Michaela Community Schools Trust has successfully defended its decision to ban prayer rituals for all its pupils as lawful …
Turbulence ahead: 20 airlines targeted by EU over greenwashing
“If we want responsible consumers, we need to provide them with accurate information … They deserve accurate and scientific answers, …
Assessing the Impact: The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
On 24 May 2024, the Council of the EU has formally adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The …
“Be the change you want to see” – Sport England’s bold commitment to environmental sustainability in sport
Sport England has launched its inaugural sustainability strategy, called “Every Move – Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan”. It is aimed …
Infected Blood Inquiry: culture change in our public institutions – is it possible?
Seven years after a public inquiry into the scandal was first announced, last week marked the publication of the final …
Protected beliefs in the workplace
The Equality Act 2010 applies to many different life areas that affect B-Corps, particularly as employers and service providers. What …
Equalities update: consultation on updated NHS constitution reinforcing commitment to “single-sex” wards
The Department of Health and Social Care is currently consulting on proposed changes to the NHS Constitution (“the Constitution”) as …
Working 9 to 5… Can you ask your workforce to return to the office full-time?
It has been reported that Manchester United minority shareholder, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has told employees they need to return to …
Charities and investments – the revised investment guidance (CC14)
The Charity Commission published its revised investment guidance for charity trustees (CC14) on 1 August 2023. Now the dust has …
Legal Update from the Public Law team: FDA Judicial Review challenge of the Rwanda Act 2024
The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration Bill) has now been passed by both Houses of Parliament and received Royal …