The Public Law Podcast

In this episode, Sian Davies and Arianna Kelly discuss the recent Court of Appeal in R(BG and KG) v Suffolk County Council [2022] EWCA 1047, in which the court considered a challenge to local authority’s refusal to fund holidays, day trips and food for two men with 24-hour needs for care and support. Sian and Arianna discuss: The implications of the case for people with needs for care and support...

In this episode, Professor of Law, Conflict and Global Development at the University of Reading, Rosa Freedman joins Ian and they discuss:  ‘Safeguarding In International Law’. Rosa and Ian talk about the safeguarding issues that arise in international development and whether the concept of safeguarding features in international law. Rosa and Ian also discuss which (if any) international body...

In this episode, Emma Hill joins Ian and they discuss: ‘Safeguarding 16 and 17 year olds’. Emma and Ian talk about the unique challenges of working with this group of people and the particular risks which they face. Emma and Ian also discuss the unique legal position of this group of young people and the impact of the decision in Bolton Council v KL [2022] EWCOP 24.

Everyone’s Business  is a safeguarding podcast which explores interesting and unique perspectives in respect of safeguarding children and adults at risk. The series is part of 39 Essex Chambers' Public Law Podcast and features guests who can offer exceptional insight into the subject. This ambitious mini-series runs for ten episodes over summer 2022. From the role of the Safeguarding Adults B...

In this episode, independent chair of safeguarding adults boards Fran Pearson joins Ian Brownhill as they discuss: ‘Across The Board – Learning from Safeguarding Adults Boards’. Fran and Ian also talk about the work of safeguarding adults boards and the impact they have on protecting adults at risk. Fran answers Ian’s questions about how SABs capture the trends they identify and how they react to...

In Episode 3 of the series, solicitor and safeguarding expert Dominik Opaliński joins Ian to discuss: ‘Safeguarding in  Africa – Building Redress and Accountability’. Dominik and Ian also talk about how to build a safeguarding policy and culture that fits the context in which it is operated. Dominik and Ian consider how safeguarding is growing as an international concept of law and how it fit...

In this episode, Emily Wilsdon, Nyasha Weinberg and Chiara Cordone discuss the recent Supreme Court case of HA (Iraq) v SSHD [2022] UKSC 22, what it says about the 'unduly harsh' and 'very compelling circumstances' tests in deportation, and how it is likely to be applied in the future.

In Episode 2 of the series, independent social worker Mark Caulfield joins Ian and gives his, ‘Five Mistakes in Safeguarding Adults’.  Mark and Ian also talk about the use of the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court and the importance of professional challenge.

In this episode, Katherine Barnes and Rachel Sullivan interview an ICS expert, Gerard Hanratty, to guide listeners through the recent structural changes to the NHS introduced by the Health and Care Act 2022. The episode covers: - The previous structure of the NHS - The need for reform - The new structure of the NHS - An explanation of the composition of ICSs and their role - Difficulties that may...

Everyone’s Business is a safeguarding podcast which explores interesting and unique perspectives in respect of safeguarding children and adults at risk. In this first episode which is released today, Ian Brownhill asks, ‘Is safeguarding trendy?’ Ian explores the role that trends have in safeguarding in sport, statutory services and beyond.  

Essential listening for all healthcare and procurement practitioners, in this episode public law specialists Jennie Thelen and Katherine Barnes, along with guest speaker Sharon Lamb from McDermott Will & Emery, discuss upcoming changes to NHS procurement law in light of the Health and Social Care Bill and the corresponding consultation.