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Lexis®PSL Public Law monthly highlights—January 2017

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Published on: 31 January 2017

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January 2017 highlights from the Lexis®PSL Public Law team, including selected news updates and analysis concerning recent case law, legislation, consultations, reports, opinions and investigations. This month’s highlights include updates on the following topics: (1) Brexit; (2) Constitutional and Administrative Law; (3) Data Protection and Investigatory Powers; (4) Equality and Human Rights; (5) EU Law; (6) Information Security and Access; (7) Judicial Review; (8) Management and Strategic Planning; (9) Public Procurement; (10) Public Sector Contracts; (11) State Liability and Accountability & (12) State Aid, as well as details of new and updated materials available on Lexis®PSL Public Law, and Lexis®Webinars.

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