First court decision regarding new law of time limitation for abuse claims: Legal comment

The High Court has handed down a judgment in what is believed to be the first decision regarding interpretation of the new limitation provisions for abuse claims introduced under the Crime and Policing Act 2026. The case impacts a broad range of organisations, including local authority-run social services, educational institutions, religious organisations, charities and voluntary…

The Academy Trust Handbook 2026: Tighter Controls on Staff Exits — What Every Trust Must Know

Author: Sarah Linden, Legal Director in education employment at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson   Background The Department for Education (“DfE”) provides an overarching framework for financial governance, management and other controls for academy trusts in England through the Academy Trust Handbook. Compliance with its requirements is a condition of the funding agreement…

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