The LLG Grapevine 8th June

June 9, 2020

Deborah Evans (CEO), Dennis Hall (Bulletin Editor) and Helen McGrath (Head of Public Affairs) from LLG discuss the Seven Principles of Public Life, new school regulations, judicial review, remote meeting case studies, child vaccination disputes, the Commons Briefing on the role of the governments law officers, local lockdown powers and Brexit - remember that?!

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Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud

Social housing fraud is an important and high profile issue. This title provides a thorough overview of this regime and how local authorities can maximise their chances of recovering possession of properties affected by fraud, obtaining 'compensation' and securing a conviction, including techniques for effective evidence gathering.

Information Rights

A Practitioner's Guide to Data Protection, Freedom of Information and other Information Rights.

A Practical Guide to GDPR for Schools

Written by the specialist Information Law team at well-known Education Law advisors Forbes Solicitors, this book sets out practical guidance and suggestions based on experience of advising schools and colleges on their policies and practices before during and after the change to GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Cornerstone on Information Law

Cornerstone on Information Law is a one-volume practical guide focused on data protection law, freedom of information and the environmental information regulations. Covering the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, the title is up to date with adaptations to UK data protection law in the event of Brexit; while also explaining the law before…

Manual on Protest Injunctions Practice, Procedure and Persons Unknown

This is an online book setting out the law on protest injunctions – i.e. when a civil injunction is sought to restrain certain types of protest activity.

Community Care Law and Local Authority Handbook Third edition

Community Care Law and Local Authority Handbook examines the duties and responsibilities of local authorities in the provision of community care services particularly following the implementation of the Care Act 2014.

A guide to UK data protection law with relevant provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018

The UK's exit from the European Union has resulted in changes to the principal UK Data Protection legislation namely the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016 (EU GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). The revision of the GDPR, is now known as the 'UK GDPR'.

Making Decisions Judicially - A Guide for Decision-Makers

Are you involved in making decisions in court, a tribunal, or another formal decision-making environment? This book gives guidance in the skills required to reach and deliver well-structured judicial decisions.

Essential Law for Cemetery and Crematorium Managers

Commissioned by the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM), and written for everyone involved in the bereavement industry this authoritative book provides a complete and practical guide to the law of burial and cremation as it currently applies in England and Wales.

SAS Operation Galia

Bravery behind enemy lines in the Second World War. Including additional original photographs and a roll call of the Galia Squad. Cost: £12.50 inc p&p. Includes £1 donation to Ukraine relief charities.

Court of Protection Made Clear: A User's Guide (revised 1st ed)

The essential, plain English guide to Court of Protection law & practice.

Licensing: The New Law Second edition

The Licensing Act 2003 marked a major shift in licensing law and practice by introducing a new and unified system of alcohol and entertainment licensing. All of those involved in implementing, enforcing and advising upon the new regime need to have a detailed knowledge of the Act and subsequent regulations and guidance.

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