PLC public law resources

For lawyers in private practice, advising a public sector organisation can raise specific challenges in areas of the law that may otherwise be unfamiliar. Having access to up-to-date guidance on these new areas is essential, to ensure accurate legal advice is delivered cost effectively to the public sector organisation.

PLC publishes guidance on all aspects of public law as well as updates on the latest developments in a weekly e-mail. Written and maintained by a team of legal experts, many with experience of working in public bodies, these materials are available to lawyers working in and advising the public sector through a subscription to PLC Public Sector and also to lawyers working in private practice.

Lawyers in private practice will find the topics shown below particularly relevant when advising on key public sector areas such as shared services, academy schools, GP commissioning, the Localism Bill and reforms of the planning system.

Key public law topics for private practice lawyers together with examples of resources

• Practice note, Central government: sources of powers

• Practice note, Local authority duties under the Children Act 1989

• Practice note, Academies under the Academies Act 2010: overview

• Practice note, FOIA and EIR case tracker

• Practice note, Appearing before the First-tier Tribunal (Information Rights): procedure and practical tips

• Practice note, Human Rights Act 1998: overview

• Checklist, Defending a claim for judicial review

• Practice note, Local government: appointment of members and officers to external organisations

• Toolkit, Shared services and partnership working

• Standard document, Invitation to tender (public sector)

• Practice note, Local government: statutory powers and duties and their proper exercise

For information on future content due to be published on public law topics, see PLC Public Sector's provisional publishing schedule.

In addition to the above maintained practice notes, the PLC Public Sector weekly e-mail includes details of the latest legal developments in public law. See a selection of recent updates, all of which are available to lawyers in private practice.

For further information on adding public law content to your subscription, please contact your account manager or e-mail info@practicallaw.com.