ArticleMental Capacity Act Government ConsultationThe government has begun consulting on draft amendments – responses need to be sent by the 7th July 2022.United KingdomFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleQuestion Of The Month: Could Volunteers And Trustees Be Protected As Whistleblowers?While the UK has been focused on the technicalities of leaving the European Union, the European Parliament continues business as usual.European UnionEmployment and HRWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleCan A Pupil With Autism Be Excluded For Aggression?Disabled children with a tendency to abuse others physically should not fall outside the protection of discrimination legislation.United KingdomConsumer ProtectionWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleGuidance For Schools On Rollout Of Covid Vaccination Programme For 12-15 Year OldsThe Government announced on 13 September its decision to offer the Covid vaccine to all children aged 12 to 15.United KingdomConsumer ProtectionWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleHow Does The Autumn Budget Impact On Schools And Academy Trusts?The Chancellor announced that the government is planning to pass responsibility for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) funding deficits from local authorities to central government from April 2028.United KingdomConsumer ProtectionWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleMore Scrutiny Of Academies' Financial ManagementThe sector is under fire again. What is being done and what can you do?United KingdomConsumer ProtectionWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleSafer Working Practices For Those Working With Children And Young People In EducationIn May 2019 the Safer Recruitment Consortium (SRC) published an update to their guidance on safe working practices for those who work with children and young people in an education setting.United KingdomConsumer ProtectionWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleUpdated DfE Guidance On Mobile Phones In SchoolsOn 19 January 2026, the government updated its guidance on the use of mobile phones in schools. United KingdomConsumer ProtectionWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleWill School Children Be Offered Covid Vaccines…and If So What Duties Will Schools Have?Wrigleys' education team is aware that many schools and multi-academy trusts have recently received correspondence from campaigning groups expressing concerns about the possible participation of schools in...United KingdomConsumer ProtectionWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleFAQs - Covid-19 Salary Sacrifice Schemes And Furlough Leave In Independent SchoolsMany independent schools are facing extremely difficult decisions in the light of the Covid-19 restrictions. United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Wrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleFAQs - Does Covid-19 Release Me From My Contractual Obligations?The law offers contracting parties limited relief from contracts when they become difficult or impossible to perform.United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Wrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleOut Of Sight, Out Of Mind? Looking After The Welfare Of Teachers Working From HomeTeachers are finding it understandably difficult to adapt to remote working. Before I retrained as a solicitor, I was a teacher for many years so I know how structured and compartmentalised...United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Wrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleBeyond B Corps: Improving Corporate Accountability Through Employee Ownership And Stakeholder RepresentationIn this article, we look at some of the limitations of the B Corp model in improving corporate responsibility. We suggest that companies wanting to improve their accountability...United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleCharity Governance: Essential Updates For Academy Trust Leaders In The 2025-2026 Academic YearA new academic year often means plenty of new material to understand. The 2025-2026 academic year is going to be no exception, with sector wide covenants...United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleHousing Co-Operatives: New Reliefs From Annual Tax On Enveloped Dwellings And Stamp Duty Land TaxThis is welcome news that should allow many co-ops to realise considerable savings in both start-up costs and ongoing expenses.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleLaw Commission Review Of The Co-operative And Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 Consultation Paper No.264 September 2024The Law Commission is consulting on modernizing UK Co-operative and Community Benefit Society law, the first significant review since 1852. Key areas include refining definitions, registration processes, share capital rules, and director duties, with responses due by December 10, 2024.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleObtaining An Independent Review Of Your Employee Ownership StructureIndependent review and advice can be of assistance to owners, potential trustees and employees who are going through the transition process, and also to the sellers...United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleRisks Non-Profit Organisations Face From Terrorist Financing Schemes – Have Your Say Before 31st January 2025hare your thoughts on the risks non-profit organisations face from terrorist financing schemes.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleThe Kids Company Case: Practical Points For Students' Union TrusteesFew cases involving a charity have been as widely reported, not only by the charity sector press but also the wider media, as that involving the collapse of the well-known charity...United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleWhat Are Academy Directors' Legal Duties?The recent case of Stobart Group Ltd v Tinkler: a salutary reminder to directors of multi-academy trusts of their duties under the Companies Act 2006.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP