Public Law weekly highlights—7 July 2022

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This week's edition of Public Law weekly highlights includes the latest updates on the conflict in Ukraine and the sanctions against the Russian state, including the European Council's request for the European Parliament's consent to add the violation of sanctions to the list of 'EU crimes'. Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates include the Committee of Privileges' call for evidence in the inquiry into Boris Johnson' s assertions in relation to government premises gatherings during restrictions. Also included are selected Brexit headlines, including renewed EU calls for Northern Ireland Protocol co-operation with the UK, progress in the government's environment, immigration, education and international trade priorities, as well as the latest post-Brexit guidance, legislation and SIs. Also in this edition, updates on the Cabinet resignations and the Scottish independence referendum, plus details and commentary on the Bill of Rights and the Procurement Bill. Further included, the ICO's revised approach to public sector enforcement, the Cabinet Office's policy paper on procurement transparency, a UK-EU agreement on a way forward in...