Public Law

Mar

2011

The Scheme: Protecting Vulnerable Groups

On 28 February the new Protecting Vulnerable Group Scheme went live in Scotland. The PVG Scheme is created by the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and replaces enhanced disclosure for people who work with children and protected adults. Multiple disclosure applications will be replaced by permanent records that allow for quick and simple checking… Read more »

Posted by Paul Marshall

On March 16, 2011

Mar

2011

Public Law

Making the right decision – balancing confidentiality in procurement

The case of Healthcare At Home Ltd v The Common Services Agency is a recent addition to the short list of cases on “disclosure” or “recovery” in public procurement. The decision highlights the deference exercised by the courts to the general principles of transparency and the right to a fair hearing. Where EU law (including public procurement law) is… Read more »

Posted by Niall McLean

On March 11, 2011

Mar

2011

Public Law

Seeking fairness in competition:the OFT and procedural justice

From 21 March, organisations being formally investigated by the OFT under the Competition Act 1998 will have recourse to a new Procedural Adjudicator to assist with procedural disputes. The post will be held by Jackie Holland, Director of Competition Policy at the OFT. The news will be welcomed by the many businesses which had previously called for… Read more »

Posted by Brodies Blog

On March 10, 2011

Mar

2011

Public Law

Brodies’ Seminar Programme Springs into Action

We are delighted to announce that our first seminar programme of the year springs into action this week and there will be an array of interesting public law, regulatory and competition law topics on offer. One of the programme’s first offerings is from our own Paul Marshall and Susheela Math entitled ‘Compliant or complacent? –… Read more »

Posted by Daniel Barter

On March 1, 2011

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