In R (on the application of the Governing Body of X) v Office for Standards In Education, Children's Services and Skills & Anor [2020] EWCA Civ 594 the Court of Appeal considered whether to grant … [Read more...] about Court of Appeal confirms high threshold for injunctions preventing publication of Ofsted reports
New UK laws to curb illegal deforestation in supply chains
The UK government appears to be taking its role as host of next year's delayed COP26 seriously in its announcement of proposals for world-leading legislation to protect rainforests and prevent illegal … [Read more...] about New UK laws to curb illegal deforestation in supply chains
Independent panel to examine the need for Judicial Review reform
On Friday 31 July 2020, the Ministry of Justice launched an independent review into administrative law in order to determine whether there is a need for judicial review reform. This follows the … [Read more...] about Independent panel to examine the need for Judicial Review reform
COVID-19 is distorting the market and challenging corporate governance models, but it is also facilitating the energy transition
Current situation The world as we knew it has changed. It is evolving into something we are still in the process of determining and are yet far from having fully understood. The COVID-19 pandemic … [Read more...] about COVID-19 is distorting the market and challenging corporate governance models, but it is also facilitating the energy transition
New guidance on AI and data protection from the ICO
On 30 July the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) released its Guidance of Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection. Simon McDougall, the ICO's Deputy Commissioner, says that the … [Read more...] about New guidance on AI and data protection from the ICO
UK Merger Control and Artificial Intelligence
The UK government has proposed revisions to the UK merger control regime concerning artificial intelligence (AI). If enacted, these proposals are expected to result in greater intervention by the … [Read more...] about UK Merger Control and Artificial Intelligence