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Article 24/06/2022
Underwater surveillance technology – more of a hindrance than a help?
Swimming pool technology has been developed over time, with the intention of providing an additional layer of support to lifeguards on duty. A common form of this new technology involves images taken by an underwater surveillance camera system displayed on a monitor affixed to a lifeguard's chair.
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Article 06/05/2022
Asbestos: the never-ending story
The Work and Pensions Select Committee has published its report into the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) approach to asbestos management. In doing so, a number of observations and recommendations have been made. Looking ahead to the coming year, we expect the HSE to publish yet further reviews of existing guidance and legislation.
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Article 06/04/2022
The new watchdog: the Office for Environmental Protection
On 24 January 2022, the OEP was granted its existence in law by virtue of the Environment Act 2021. Only a day after, it released its draft strategy and enforcement policy and a period of consultation commenced in respect of them both. In this article, we set out the duties of the OEP, its proposed enforcement strategy and policy, and our initial thoughts on how effective the OEP may indeed be in its role.
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Report 31/03/2022
2022 construction forecast: trends and future risks
In this report, Kennedys experts highlight some key legal and regulatory developments and provide an overview of the business critical topics that the construction sector and insurers should consider as they plan for operational resilience in 2022 and beyond.
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Article 03/03/2022
New liabilities, new investigations, but the same inflationary pressures
New instructions, New investigations, but same inflationary pressures on costs claims in the UK.
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News 07/02/2022
Kennedys upgrades to new premises in Madrid
We are pleased to have announced an upgrade of our Madrid office with a move to new premises in the heart of the central business district.
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Article 27/01/2022
UK Government confirms new anti-terror duty on venues
The UK Government has published its response to the ‘Protect Duty’ consultation, which sought stakeholder views on a requirement for certain publicly accessible locations to implement security measures. Seventy per cent of respondents agreed there should be additional measures to protect the public from terror attacks.
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Article 26/01/2022
Autonomous vehicles update
The way in which people and goods travel is changing rapidly. As a new era of transport continues to unfold, Kennedys is here to keep you up to date on the latest developments and what they mean for you and your business.
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Article 25/01/2022
Health, safety and environment round up: hot topics for 2022
We have taken a look at some of the hot topics emerging in health, safety and environment over recent months and interesting recent developments in the area, including the COVID-19 public enquiry, HSE targeted investigations and allergen labelling changes.
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Article 25/01/2022
The future of COVID-19 risk and regulatory enforcement: a cross-jurisdictional review
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global health and economic crisis with devastating effects. For many countries, the focus has shifted to economic recovery and growth. Integral to this is the safety of workers’ physical and mental health. In this article, we provide a cross-jurisdictional review of how COVID-19 risk will be regulated by criminal enforcement agencies in the UK, US and Australia.