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Charities and social enterprise legal update
Hempsons' dedicated charities and social enterprise team are happy to provide our first legal update of 2025, which will bring you up to speed on the key legal developments from our sector in recent months
Time to get into these new neighbourhood teams
GPs are in a strong position to lead the move to more integration in primary care – so become involved and ensure you get what you wish for. Justin Cumberlege and Robert McCartney set out the way ahead.
Hempsons proudly sponsor care charity single
We are proud to announce that we are the sponsors of ‘Who Cares?’, a new song highlighting the care industry. Proceeds from the sale of the song will go to The Care Workers’ Charity.
The new Personal Injury Discount Rate is now in effect
The Personal Injury Discount Rate, which applies to compensation paid upfront for future losses in clinical negligence claims in England, has been revised and the new rate of 0.5% applies to all claims settled on or after 11 January 2025.
The cost of delays in disciplinary actions – Thorpe v Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
The widely reported case of Miss Jessica Thorpe v Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust provides important lessons for employers in regard to disciplinary investigations and suspensions.
Charity Commission reports on mismanagement of The Captain Tom Foundation
The Charity Commission has published a lengthy report with details of its statutory inquiry into The Captain Tom Foundation, highlighting various instances of misconduct and/or mismanagement in the administration of the charity which has garnered quite some attention in the national media.
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
This Bill seeks to permit “assisted dying” and it passed its second reading in the House of Commons on 29 November. It has a long way to go and will be subject to debate and amendment at the next “committee” stage.
Harrow’s application for cy-près scheme denied by the High Court
The charity which operates Harrow School has had an application denied by the High Court to amend and update its charitable objects. The charity had applied for a cy-près scheme, which is a document that amends provisions in the governing document of a charity
Sexual harassment in the workplace: New duty on employers
Employers have a duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023
Key changes within the Procurement Act 2023 in relation to Light Touch Contracts
Discover key changes for Light Touch Contracts under the Procurement Act 2023, effective from 24 February 2025.
Exclusions and debarment under the Procurement Act 2023
The Procurement Act 2023 introduces new exclusion grounds and a debarment regime for suppliers with certain offences or risks.
The Mental Health Bill: Initial Analysis
Mental Health Bill 2024: An initial overview of the proposed changes and potential impacts on mental health services.
Modifying a public contract under the Procurement Act 2023
The Procurement Act 2023, effective 24 Feb 2025, updates public contract modification rules, including new criteria for emergencies and known risks.
The Employment Rights Bill: Key changes for GP practices
How will the Employment Rights Bill affect GP practices? We look at the main points and how your practice can prepare.