transforming legal services in the public sector
We are pleased to share a briefing from our Planning Team about Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs). The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 has introduced a new category of PSPO. Expedited Orders can be made immediately by Local…
The Government recently consulted on the Small Payment Scheme to consider amendments to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 with a view to simplifying third party access to limited funds for individuals who do not have mental capacity. Our briefing reviews…
Here is our latest briefing covering recent Government advice following the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the impact the Government guidance has on Local Authorities. The 2020 consolidated advice note was withdrawn on 10th January 2022 and has been replaced by…
The statutory duty of candour was implemented by Regulation 20 of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. It is overseen by the Care Quality Commission who have updated their guidance on Regulation 20. The first…
Our Special Educational Needs team have considered the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman finding in 2020 involving Sheffield City Council and the transition of a child with special educational needs from primary to secondary school. Pathfinder Legal Services Ltd…