Ofqual consults on long-term resilience arrangements – have your say now
If you work for an awarding body, school or college, have your say! Ofqual is jointly consulting with the Department …
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EdTech and the application of the ICO Children’s Code
In this factsheet, we briefly outline when the ICO's Children's Code applies to Edtech providers and other key data protection considerations for schools and Edtech service providers.
The Charities Act 2022 explained: permanent endowment and restricted funds
In this blog we look at the changes to the rules affecting a charity’s permanent endowment and other restricted funds. …
The Charities Act 2022, explained: key changes to the rules relating to charity land
In this blog we look at two of the changes to the rules on disposals of charity land which could …
Charities Act 2022 – get ready for the second tranche of provisions due in tomorrow!
As a reminder, the Charities Act 2022 was passed last year, but the provisions did not come into force straight …
Going beyond compliance: Responsible and ethical AI
Bates Wells convenes a regular Impact Counsels’ Forum for senior counsel working within purpose-driven businesses. A recent meeting of the …
Election ’24: Data protection and political campaigning (part one)
Communicating with individuals and processing personal data are an essential part of any political campaign. But it is important to …
In the news: Paul Jennings speaks on the risk of substitution clauses in contracts
A recent Sunday Times investigation found that app-based food delivery companies allow couriers to let out their profiles, but often …
DMCC Bill update: call for written evidence
Parliament has issued a ‘call for evidence’ from anyone with “relevant expertise and experience or a special interest” in areas covered by the DMCC Bill. If you want your point of view to be heard, you need to send your submission to the Committee as soon as possible.
In the news: Chetal Patel on the rise in non-EU immigration to UK
Partner and Head of Immigration Chetal Patel was quoted in People Management, Personnel Today and I News last week for …
Public Law: political set-pieces, the pandemic and technological revolution
To “live in interesting times”. For some a curse. For others an ambition: but whichever camp you’re in, there’s no …
Patagonia: rethinking corporate governance through steward-ownership
In late 2022, global outdoor clothing and equipment business Patagonia made major changes to its corporate structure, highlighting the creative …