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When deciding which health and safety policies should be introduced in an educational environment, an employer should carry out a risk management assessment to identify, analyse, review, and monitor risks.
Learn moreOne of the many areas of responsibility of the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency is stated to be “carrying out roadside checks on commercial drivers and vehicles to make sure they follow safety rules and keep their vehicles safe to drive”.
Learn moreWe have declared a climate emergency and net-zero is rarely out of the public conversation. There is renewed hope that we have reached a tipping point in the clean energy revolution.
Our students and school pupils have played a critical role in leading us here. They have generated a sense of urgency and made us all realise that we still have agency, and that action is possible.
Learn moreA longstanding characteristic of the Scottish rural land market is high demand and low supply. Natural capital investment to tackle climate change has emerged as an additional factor. The factors of growing demand for rural lifestyle property, agricultural business expansion, demand for forestry planting land and charitable and institutional investment remain. The topic draws a broad spectrum of opinion from commentators.
Learn moreDetermining where a boundary lies and who is responsible for maintaining it can sometimes be a tricky issue, particularly in a rural context. While the title deeds may be explicit and you need to look no further, in many cases further investigation will be required.
Learn moreThere have been a few changes in employment law in the last few weeks, as well as planned changes in the pipeline. In case you missed them, this article covers the main ones to be aware of.
Learn moreMany independent schools in Scotland are participating employers in schemes such as the Scottish Teachers Superannuation Scheme (STSS) and the Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme 2015 (STPS).
Learn moreThe New Homes Quality Code (“New Code”) was published on 17 December 2021 and replaces the current Consumer Code for Home Builders. The New Code is designed to “fill in the gaps” of the Consumer Code by introducing additional requirements for property developers.
Learn moreThere are several important changes to Housing Law in the pipeline. Legislation changes surrounding short term letting control as well as fire alarms are now in place, with others (potentially) to come – this article will provide an overview of both categories.
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