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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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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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Assisted Dying Bill Returns To Parliament
Parliament is set to debate a reintroduced Bill on assisted dying that would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales with six months or less to live to request assistance to end their own lives. The legislation includes key amendments addressing terminal illness definitions and the appointment of a Voluntary Assisted Dying Commissioner, while an expert group has raised concerns about capacity, consent, and safeguarding provisions.
United Kingdom Healthcare
MR
Mills & Reeve
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La renuncia de las partes en un procedimiento arbitral a la motivación del laudo
El Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos examina la validez de la renuncia a la motivación del laudo arbitral en el contexto del derecho a un proceso equitativo. ¿Puede una parte renunciar legítimamente a recibir un laudo motivado sin vulnerar garantías procesales fundamentales? La sentencia analiza los requisitos para que tal renuncia sea compatible con el Convenio Europeo de Derechos Humanos y su relación con la doctrina del Tribunal Constitucional español.
Spain Litigation
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Fiscal & Monetary Policy

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Budget Tracker (2026)
The Chancellor of the Exchequer faces the formidable challenge of delivering his first Budget amid economic headwinds, geopolitical instability, and a wave of ambitious government promises. With GDP growth forecast at just 1.1%, inflation at 3.4%, and public sector net borrowing exceeding £115 billion, can he balance fiscal responsibility with pledges to avoid raising Income Tax, National Insurance, or VAT while funding increased defence spending and social care reforms?
United Kingdom Government
TS
Travers Smith LLP
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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

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Dual Use, Double Risk: The Tightening Of International Research Collaboration In Norway
Research institutions in Norway face mounting pressure to balance national security concerns with academic freedom as dual-use technologies come under stricter export controls. From the landmark Toshiba-Kongsberg scandal to recent prosecutions of university professors, the evolving regulatory landscape is forcing universities to implement rigorous risk assessments while grappling with questions about international collaboration.
Norway Government
Brækhus Advokatfirma AS
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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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Council Of State Suspends Awarding Decision For Failure To Comply With The Foreign Subsidies Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2022/2560)
The Belgian Council of State has issued a landmark judgment clarifying the obligations of both contracting authorities and tenderers under the EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation in public procurement procedures. This ruling addresses a high-value casino concession dispute and establishes critical compliance requirements that could invalidate awarding decisions if not properly followed.
European Union Government
ML
Monard Law
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Raad van State schorst gunningsbeslissing wegens niet-naleving van de Foreign Subsidies Regulation (Verordening (EU) 2022/2560)
The Belgian Council of State has issued a landmark ruling on the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), clarifying the obligations of both contracting authorities and bidders in public procurement procedures exceeding €250 million. This decision arose from a dispute over Brussels' casino concession and establishes that FSR compliance is mandatory regardless of whether procurement documents explicitly mention it, with non-compliance rendering award decisions unlawful.
Belgium Government
ML
Monard Law
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