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Maternity Safety: What Would A Trauma-informed Public Inquiry Look Like?
The publication of Donna Ockenden's final report into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has reignited debate about whether a statutory public inquiry into maternity and neonatal services across England is needed. This article examines how such an inquiry could be designed to investigate rigorously while minimizing trauma to affected families, drawing on lessons from the Ockenden review's trauma-informed engagement methodology.
United Kingdom Government
TLT
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Apasen v Tower Hamlets: A Spotlight On Transparency Notices Under The Procurement Act 2023
A UK court has ruled that contracting authorities cannot rely on self-created urgency to justify direct awards under the Procurement Act 2023, and that contract award notices must independently contain accurate justification information. The decision establishes that courts will scrutinize the factual basis of urgency claims and may treat inaccurate notices as if they were never published, potentially allowing contracts to be set aside even after voluntary standstill periods.
United Kingdom Government
TLT
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Enhanced Trade Pathways: The CPTPP Enters Into Force Between Canada And The UK
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership entered into force between Canada and the United Kingdom on September 1, 2026, fundamentally reshaping bilateral trade relations and investment frameworks. This development arrives as Canada actively diversifies away from U.S. trade dependence while the UK advances its post-Brexit global strategy, creating expanded market access for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.
United Kingdom International
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Gowling WLG
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Constitutional & Administrative Law

Article
Maternity Safety: What Would A Trauma-informed Public Inquiry Look Like?
The publication of Donna Ockenden's final report into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has reignited debate about whether a statutory public inquiry into maternity and neonatal services across England is needed. This article examines how such an inquiry could be designed to investigate rigorously while minimizing trauma to affected families, drawing on lessons from the Ockenden review's trauma-informed engagement methodology.
United Kingdom Government
TLT
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Apasen v Tower Hamlets: A Spotlight On Transparency Notices Under The Procurement Act 2023
A UK court has ruled that contracting authorities cannot rely on self-created urgency to justify direct awards under the Procurement Act 2023, and that contract award notices must independently contain accurate justification information. The decision establishes that courts will scrutinize the factual basis of urgency claims and may treat inaccurate notices as if they were never published, potentially allowing contracts to be set aside even after voluntary standstill periods.
United Kingdom Government
TLT
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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

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UK National Security Designations – More Restrictions, More Screening, More Complexity
The UK has introduced a new designation regime under the National Security Act 2023, creating criminal offences for supporting designated bodies involved in foreign power threat activity. Commercial organizations must now screen against these non-sanctions designations, which carry penalties of up to 14 years' imprisonment and unlimited fines, as the designated entities will not appear on the UK Sanctions List.
Worldwide Government
HF
Holman Fenwick Willan
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In Conversation With Tobias Ellwood (Video)
Former soldier and MP Tobias Ellwood examines the fragmentation of the international order and draws parallels with the pre-World War II era, exploring how authoritarianism, Western isolationism, and emerging technologies are reshaping global conflict. The discussion addresses the critical importance of strong leadership, international alliances, and defending the rules-based international system to prevent a more divided and dangerous future.
United Kingdom Government
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Mishcon de Reya
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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

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Apasen v Tower Hamlets: A Spotlight On Transparency Notices Under The Procurement Act 2023
A UK court has ruled that contracting authorities cannot rely on self-created urgency to justify direct awards under the Procurement Act 2023, and that contract award notices must independently contain accurate justification information. The decision establishes that courts will scrutinize the factual basis of urgency claims and may treat inaccurate notices as if they were never published, potentially allowing contracts to be set aside even after voluntary standstill periods.
United Kingdom Government
TLT
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The Scottish Major Projects Office: A New Player In Scotland's Infrastructure Delivery Landscape?
The UK government has unveiled its comprehensive 10-year infrastructure strategy, setting out ambitious plans to transform the nation's critical infrastructure landscape. This strategic framework addresses key challenges in power supply, construction, and public-private partnerships, with particular focus on emerging sectors like data centres and modernising existing PFI contracts.
United Kingdom Real Estate
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Brodies
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