Blog — 25 November 2019

The new SRA rules – making life easier for firms?

As of 25 November 2019 the SRA Code of Conduct 2011 will be replaced by the new SRA Standards and Regulations 2019 (‘the Regulations’). The Regulations overhaul the framework of…

Blog — 20 September 2019

HIV Discrimination and Privacy in the Workplace

On 14 September renowned rugby player Gareth Thomas made public his HIV diagnosis.

Blog — 17 May 2019

Mental Health Awareness Week - a look at discrimination arising from disability

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to acknowledge and discuss the challenges, stigmas and unlawful treatment faced by people with mental health conditions.

Blog — 15 April 2019

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has lowered its standard of proof: the reasons why and the concerns of solicitors

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has confirmed in a statement published 01 April 2019 that they are changing the standard of proof in disciplinary proceedings before the Tribunal.

Blog — 08 April 2019

Tackling Racial Bias in Regulatory Proceedings

The Court of Appeal has held in the case of Iwuchukwu v City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust that a surgeon had been discriminated against on grounds of race by…

Blog — 27 February 2019

Professionals and Organisations: The duty of Candour and meeting your regulatory and legal obligations

For the first time ever, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued a fine for a breach of Regulation 20 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities)…