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Public procurement – Public contracts. When the government proposed to change its method of delivery of tax-free child care, so as to use of internal rather than external methods the claimant stood to lose out commercially. The claimant challenged the decision under the Public Contracts Regulations 2006, SI 2006/5 and art 56 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the grounds that the arrangements between the two government departments would involve the conclusion of a public services contract within the meaning of the Regulations or economic opportunity falling within art 56 TFEU; or alternatively that the arrangements would involve a material variation of an existing public services contract. The Queen's Bench Division dismissed the claims.
Public procurement – Public contracts. When the government proposed to change its method of delivery of tax-free child care, so as to use of internal rather than external methods the claimant stood to lose out commercially. The claimant challenged the decision under the Public Contracts Regulations 2006, SI 2006/5 and art 56 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the grounds that the arrangements between the two government departments would involve the conclusion of a public services contract within the meaning of the Regulations or economic opportunity falling within art 56 TFEU; or alternatively that the arrangements would involve a material variation of an existing public services contract. The Queen's Bench Division dismissed the claims.
Update from the Chair of the Bar
By David Green
Mário Barroso, Head of R&D and Method Development at AlphaBiolabs, examines the forensic science underpinning hair drug testing, its evidential scope and limitations, and why it remains the gold standard for evidencing patterns of drug use in family proceedings
Unlocking your aged debt to fund your tax in one easy step. By Philip N Bristow
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, discusses the upcoming changes to pensions and Inheritance Tax and the potential impact on your financial future
Save the Children UK is the latest charity to benefit from a £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
The Chief Legal Officer to the Metropolitan Police, barrister Brett Welch, tells Anthony Inglese CB about his mission and the work to turn the Met around
Barrister apprenticeships – shortly to provide the fourth pathway to the Bar – are an ideal opportunity to support local talent and ‘grow your own’, say Tim Coulson and Dr Jane Dennehy
Born from a grievance, their research project grew into a book and is now challenging the status quo. Emma Price and Emma-Louise Fenelon reveal the key findings – and the critical next steps
Grok around and find out – or not? Mariya Peykova investigates the nudification scandal, what the law has to say about sexually explicit deepfakes, and whether stronger regulation is needed
Oliver Lewis spotlights an overlooked yet rapidly evolving area of law – coercive and controlling behaviour within care contexts
