Public matters: June 2025
What might the public inquiry on child sexual exploitation look like
With the recent announcement that there will now be a national public inquiry into child sexual exploitation (CSE) we look at what this means for those likely to be become involved and what Baroness Casey had to say in her recently published review into CSE.
Analysis: National audit on group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse (June 2025)
The National Audit on Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse led by Baroness Casey is a landmark review with profound implications, not only for central government and statutory agencies but for the entire public sector.
Navigating legal realities and Reform in local authorities
Recent local elections have seen Reform UK councillors gain control in several areas across the UK, notably securing an outright majority in Lincolnshire, Lancashire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Durham County Councils.
Disciplinary procedures and mental health: Employer considerations
In the recent case of Woodhead v WTTV Ltd, the High Court found that an employer’s conduct of disciplinary proceedings had caused their employee psychiatric injury.
Legal project management: A cornerstone in operational delivery of inquiries
In light of the recent government initiative to pilot locally-led inquiries into child grooming gangs, the role of legal project management (LPM) becomes increasingly important in supporting the delivery of public inquiries.
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Planning law is often not easy to understand and navigate, even with up to date legislation and guidance. This is made considerably more difficult with legislation which is often over 30 years old, and is being amended differently in both Wales and England.
PuFin takes flight: Homes England launches new bank
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