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New Government RM6360 Legal Panel streamlines access to specialist services

Government
The RM6360 Legal Panel for Government has been launched to provide central government departments with an easier and more efficient route to commissioning legal expertise.

Rising to the challenge of protecting children in a digital world

Technology
In this in-depth analysis, PRIVO highlights the real solutions for protecting children online.

CBDepot: The company with a “Valid” Novel Food Application

Pharma
Here, CBDepot discuss how they worked with the European Commission to achieve a “valid” Novel Food Application.

What the UK can learn about vital COVID-19 testing

Government
James Raftery, freelance political analyst and researcher, explores the ongoing realities of COVID-19 testing in the UK.

Modern laws: The psychological impact of racism on healthcare

Health & Social Care
Here Tamara Muhammad, barrister at One Pump chambers, discusses her insight into the law and the unique psychological impact of racism to ethnic minorities.

Barrister: “All prosecutions under the Coronavirus Act have been unlawful”

Government
Laura Jane Miller, Red Lion Chambers, explains the mistakes made when prosecuting under the Coronavirus Act.

Contractual law: Relying on the Force Majeure

Workplace
Seamus Clifford at Ellisons Solicitors, explains how the Force Majeure clause in a commercial contract can help to ease some of the pressures which this unprecedented situation is causing, without incurring liability for non-performance.

COVID-19 medical rationing could lead to unlawful deaths

Government
Research suggests that current ICU protocols and ethical guidelines leave doctors exposed to legal liability if forced to make quick decisions in the event of a second COVID-19 spike.

Are some governments using Coronavirus to undermine LGBTQ rights?

Government
Philip Baldwin, LGBTQ activist, talks about how some governments could be using the mandate of Coronavirus measures to undermine LGBTQ rights.

The failures of the legal system in adopting a compassionate approach to sexual abuse cases

Government
Victoria Myers, Partner & Head of Abuse Law at Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors, describes the failures of the legal system in adopting a compassionate approach to sexual abuse cases.

Human rights barrister calls for Public Inquiry into COVID-19

Government
Sailesh Mehta is a Barrister in Human Rights and Regulatory Law, Red Lion Chambers, who is calling for a Public Inquiry into COVID-19.

Putin and the pandemic: Testing the paradoxes of Putinism

Government
Professor Richard Sakwa is a seasoned expert on President Putin: Here he unpacks Russian leadership during COVID-19, exploring the paradoxes of Putinism.

Ramadan, COVID-19 and lockdown: How can employers support their Muslim staff?

Workplace
Tom Heys, Legal Analyst at Lewis Silkin LLP, UK member firm of Ius Laboris, examines issues employers need to be aware of during Ramadan, with COVID-19 and lockdown.

Health Canada: Legalising edible cannabis products

Pharma
Health Canada led the world in large-scale cannabis legalisation and is now creating regulation for edible cannabis products: What is next?

Online grooming and the rise of online tuition

Education
Due to COVID-19, there has been an explosion of online tuition but there is a crucial need for more stringent regulatory practices in order to safeguard students and parents. David McCarthy, Director of Education at Sophia Technologies, discusses here.

Europe’s digital future: Robotics and artificial intelligence

Technology
Here, we chart some of the European Commission’s policies around robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) that will positively shape Europe’s digital future.

Growing pains: Creating value in the maturing cannabis market

Pharma
Liam McGreevy, CEO of Ethnopharm Ltd, explains his thoughts on creating value in today’s maturing cannabis market, including how the firm can help both new and established businesses make sense of this.
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