Strategic litigation: how charities can use the law as a force for good
Strategic litigation is an exciting and increasingly important topic and charities are at the forefront. From challenging government policies to …
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Our B Corp recertification results: a commitment to being, and doing, better
In August we received the news from B Lab that their extensive verification checks had been completed and our third …
Watch again | Strategic litigation: how charities can use the law as a force for good | 24 September 2024
In this webinar, we were joined by Paul Benson (ClientEarth), Jake White (WWF UK), Joss Saunders (Oxfam) and Bonike Bracewell …
UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme rollout timetable finally confirmed
The government has finally announced further rollout dates for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. As one of many steps …
What next for activists in light of the trial of Just Stop Oil M25 protestors?
On 18 July 2024, five protestors (including the co-founder of Just Stop Oil) were convicted of conspiring intentionally to cause …
“Distorted and fragmented responsibility”: the role of public law and regulation in ensuring accountability after the Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Seven years since the Grenfell Tower fire in North Kensington, a disaster which brought into devastating focus decades of institutional …
The new duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace: Top tips for employers
From 26 October 2024 employers will be under a new legal duty proactively to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual …
Living out the B Corp commitment: Supporting the board through B Corp governance training
There are now more than 2,000 B Corps in the UK, currently the second biggest B Corp community in the …
New Fundraising Regulator guidance on working with commercial participators and professional fundraisers
Working with commercial participators and professional fundraisers is a valuable way for charitable institutions1 to access funding and build relationships …
Procurement Act 2023 commencement date delayed to 24 February 2025
The Procurement Act 2023 was due to go live on 28 October 2024. However, a Written Ministerial Statement was published …
Realise your purpose: Wellbeing in the workplace
Realise Your Purpose is a Bates Wells campaign to help commercial organisations consider, decide on and implement their ESG goals. …
An evolving regulatory landscape: key events and updates in AI
With generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) foundation models and products becoming more understood, utilised and actively implemented across sectors, and following …