Course focus

Equality Act 2010 Conference

Date:
04 November 2010
Venue:
Hallam Conference Centre, London
CPD:
5.0

Training programmes

16th Annual Legal Update Conference

In Association with 11KBW

For more than a decade, LGG’s Annual Local Authority Legal Update has been one of the most important dates in the diary for lawyers working in local government. 

An overview of developments in public law, a comprehensive insight into current legislation and issues of concern, and unrivalled expert guidance supported by extensive paperwork relating to speaker contributions – all combining to make this an invaluable forum for information gathering, networking and continuing professional development.

The following topics will be discussed by expert barristers:

Chairperson and Introduction 
Nigel Giffin QC

Equality Duties

  • Case law update, including Domb v. LB  Hammersmith v. Fulham
  • Legislative changes
  • Tips on good practice

Clive Sheldon

Procurement

  • The new Remedies Regulations
  • Time limits
  • Permissible criteria
  • Evaluation of tenders
  • Obtaining information
  • Works contracts
  • Section 106 Agreements
  • Contractual variations
  • Contracting authorities
  • Public tasks and the in-house exemption
  • Environmental and social factors
  • Competitive dialogue and negotiated procedure
  • Framework agreements

James Goudie QC

Community Care

  • R (A) v London Borough of Croydon - age assessments
  • R (g) v Southwark - section 17 assistance v s20 duties
  • Challenges to care plans and alternative remedies

Joanne Clement

Employment
Robin Hopkins

Education Law Update
Karen Steyn

Information sharing for local authorities

  • Data sharing between local authority departments
  • Sharing information with external partners
  • Information sharing and employment
  • Proposals for reform

Robin Hopkins

Bias
Clive Lewis QC

At the end of the day there will be an opportunity for a question and answer session.

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