Health & Safety

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When safety falls short: trampoline park liability in focus and the need for compliance

A landmark ruling highlights the risks of foam pits and the limitations of compliance with industry standards

Is the UK’s life sciences regulator, the MHRA, creating the right conditions to encourage businesses investing in artificial intelligence products?

Peter Rudd-Clarke, a Partner in Osborne Clarke’s life sciences and healthcare team, Tamara Quinn, a Director in Osborne Clarke’s AI, data and IP knowledge team,...

Transparency International sheds light on public procurement during the pandemic

Following the publication of Transparency International UK’s report on corruption red flags in Covid-19 public procurement, Tamlyn Edmonds and Jack Walsh from Edmonds Marshall McMahon...

Building safety law: a brief comparative overview between England and the Bailiwick of Guernsey

Following the tragic events of 14 June 2017, and the devastating loss of 72 lives at Grenfell Tower, and following the publication of the Phase...

Acceleration from an orthopaedic perspective: the medico-legal interface

Expert Witness Institute member Andrew Quaile discusses issues surrounding acceleration from the perspective of an orthopaedic surgeon and an expert witness

Concerns raised regarding the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service in family care proceedings

Max Konarek, Partner and Joint Head of the Family & Childcare Department at GT Stewart Solicitors, shares his thoughts on the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury...

Is the Health and Safety Executive doing enough to address mental health at work?

Richard Reichman, a Partner at BCL Solicitors, shares his thoughts on the Health and Safety Executive’s action to address worsening mental health at work

Public health emergency powers and the rule of law

The Right Hon. Sir Jack Beatson FBA and Katie Lines provide an overview of the May 2024 report by the Independent Commission on UK Public...