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 …
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Can trustees take parental leave?
Philip Kirkpatrick, Partner in our Charity & Social Enterprise team, discusses the legal issues around trustees taking extended leave, including …
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 …
The SLAPP Bill: is enough being done to protect campaigners?
In recent years, we have seen a rise in strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) being used to intimidate and …
Bates Wells’ and Fair Game CIC’s goal to amend the Football Governance Bill
Bates Wells has been working with Fair Game CIC to amend and improve the Football Governance Bill, which will introduce …
Charity Commission inquiries: Top takeaways for charities
What are the key areas of concern being investigated by the Charity Commission at the moment? We have drawn out …
Pioneers Post: Philip Kirkpatrick comments on Anglian Water’s purpose-led business model
Philip Kirkpatrick, Partner in our Charity & Social Enterprise team, has spoken with Pioneers Post about the positive impact that …
Bates Wells Announces Partnership with Making the Leap to Support Aspiring Solicitor Apprentices
Bates Wells today announces that the firm has partnered with leading societal change charity, Making The Leap, on the provision …
Ethics washing – top tips to help protect your charity
Ethics washing, greenwashing, bluewashing, ethical laundering, eco washing… the list of terms continues to grow, and with it grows the …
Climate change – it’s everyone’s fight
“Climate change” and “climate crisis” have become synonymous with young people and their futures. But climate change is happening right …