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Public Law weekly highlights—21 October 2021

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Issuing and serving the claim form—pitfalls and potential relief in procurement challenges and beyond (CitySprint UK v Barts Health NHS Trust)

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Brexit SI Bulletin—drafts laid for sifting on 14 and 19 October 2021

Brexit SI Bulletin—drafts laid for sifting on 14 and 19 October 2021

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Cabinet Office publishes update on public procurement reform

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Produced in partnership with Matthew Purchase of Matrix Chambers and Dr Mirza Ahmad of St Philips Chambers 19th May
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Produced in partnership with Morayo Fagborun Bennett of Hardwicke Chambers 19th May
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Brexit legislation tracker

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Parliamentary supremacy—implied repeal

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Secondary or delegated legislation

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Parliamentary supremacy the enrolled bill rule

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179. List of offences triable either way.

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Contract interpretation—express terms in contracts

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