In the latest episode of our public law podcast, Andrew Lidbetter, Nusrat Zar and Anna Eliasson discuss the scope for regulators to go back on concessions they have suggested to those they regulate. In doing so, they look at the nature of these statements; how they might amount to obligations; when they can be frustrated; … Read more
As the UK moves to the next phase of its COVID-19 response, the Government has increasingly started looking at ways to lift the lockdown and restart the economy. Our previous blogs (see here and here), and our podcast (see here) give a broad overview of the Government’s immediate legislative response to the crisis. While the … Read more
In the latest episode of our public law podcast, Andrew Lidbetter, Nusrat Zar and James Wood discuss the possible establishment of a public inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. In doing so, they look at the likely scope of any inquiry and consider the range of individuals and organisations – including commercial entities … Read more
We are pleased to share with you this podcast series where our procurement law experts discuss hot topics and live issues in the field of public procurement. Read more
In this special episode of our Public Law Podcast, Andrew Lidbetter and Nusrat Zar discuss the UK’s legislative response to the COVID-19 crisis. Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts · Public Law Podcast EP3: COVID-19: Pressure Points: The UK’s legislative response to the crisis Listen to the latest episode on SoundCloud, Apple and Spotify and don’t forget … Read more
As with almost all areas of commercial activity, public procurement across all sectors is currently experiencing varying degrees of extreme disruption. The UK Cabinet Office has issued general guidance and support in the form of three Procurement Policy Notes: PPN 01/20, addressing how public authorities may meet their urgent and unexpected needs for certain goods, … Read more
The current pandemic has led to an extraordinary level of state action. In many cases this has involved interference with the private rights of businesses and individuals. While states are undoubtedly seeking to balance health and economic concerns of the utmost importance, their actions nevertheless must comply with rules of domestic and international law. In … Read more
Following our briefing paper of Monday 23 March 2020 (see here), the Coronavirus Bill has now passed through all stages in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, and is now on the statute books as the “Coronavirus Act 2020” after it received Royal Assent on Wednesday 25 March 2020. The Act … Read more
The Covid-19 outbreak is causing substantial disruption to the daily lives of people around the world, and is putting considerable strain on the UK’s healthcare infrastructure. It also has the potential to be a shock to the UK’s economic system, and will impact business of all sizes and across sectors. This is a fast-moving crisis, … Read more
