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The ‘Hillsborough Law’, senior leaders and prevention of critical harm

Simon Belfield considers the implications for senior leaders of public bodies of Section 13 of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, which introduces a criminal offence of failing to take reasonable steps to prevent death or serious injury.
December 12, 2025
The ‘Hillsborough Law’, senior leaders and prevention of critical harm

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Growing apart?

November 27, 2025
For centuries, England and Wales have shared a single legal jurisdiction, with both countries operating under one unified system of courts and legal principles. However, since the creation of the Welsh Parliament in 1999, leading to the divergence of Welsh and English law, questions have arisen over the need for a separate Welsh legal jurisdiction. Lottie Winson explores how this situation came…

Political and mayoral assistants

November 27, 2025
Political and mayoral assistants will potentially play an increasingly important role in the post-LGR/devolution landscape. Geoff Wild sets out the legislative background to these posts in local authorities, the scope of the roles and constitutional changes necessary to proceed with appointments.

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