NEWS
February 05, 2021
Government issues policy note on procurements in an emergency, warns on commercial risks of direct awards without competition
The Cabinet Office has issued a procurement policy note (PPN) reminding contracting authorities of the options available to them when undertaking procurements in an emergency.
February 05, 2021
Government Legal Department forced to outsource legal services for Test and Trace due to Brexit
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) had to outsource legal services for its Test and Trace (T&T) programme last year because the Government Legal Department's resources were "increasingly being redeployed towards EU Exit", it has emerged.
January 27, 2021
Senior judge authorises giving Covid-19 vaccine to 80-year-old woman in care home despite objections of son
It was lawful and in the best interests of an 80-year-old care home resident with dementia and schizophrenia to be vaccinated against Covid-19 despite the objections of her son, the Vice-President of the Court of Protection has ruled.
January 26, 2021
Thirty-one Met Police officers face £200 fixed penalty after breaching Covid-19 regulations with haircut at station
A group of 31 Metropolitan Police officers are facing a £200 fixed penalty notice after breaching Covid-19 regulations while on duty, the police force has revealed.
Jan 25, 2021
Divisional Court finds Mental Health Act assessments require physical attendance and cannot be undertaken remotely
Jan 22, 2021
Organiser of wedding attended by 400 people to be considered for £10,000 COVID breach fine
Jan 18, 2021
Public Procurement Review Service received 123 complaints in 12 months to end September 2020
Jan 05, 2021
Ministers insist work of courts and tribunals must continue either remotely or in person during fresh lockdown
Dec 15, 2020