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Evaluation definition

What does Evaluation mean? Evaluation describes the structured, evidence‑based assessment of public programmes, policies or legislation—before adoption (ex ante) and after implementation (ex post)—to test necessity, design, delivery, outcomes and value for money, and to inform decisions to introduce, amend, continue or repeal measures. In UK and Irish legal practice, “evaluation” is a descriptive term used across administrative and regulatory contexts rather than a single statutory definition. In the UK, statutory post‑implementation reviews are commonly required in secondary legislation under the Better Regulation Framework, alongside regulatory impact assessments; core guidance includes HM Treasury’s Green Book and the Magenta Book. Devolved administrations apply parallel guidance (for...

SRA-regulated law firm business continuity risk assessment and mitigation plan (England and Wales)

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The following table contains our assessment of business continuity risk within our organisation:

Risks are set out with their impact (low/medium/high), likelihood (low/medium/high), and the steps already in place to lessen, avoid, or transfer them.

Flooding

Impact: High; Likelihood: Low.
The chance of flooding affecting the firm’s office is slight.
We can relocate to a temporary workspace if an incident occurs at our premises.
The office occupies the third floor of the building.
It is a serviced space overseen by the landlord.
Routine inspections of pipework, boilers and the water supply take place under the office’s overall maintenance programme.
Additional regular checks of the pipework, boilers and water supply are carried out by the landlord.
The firm owns the property and uses all three storeys.
Archived records are kept in the basement.
Although flood risk is low, raised flooring has been fitted to protect files from water damage.
Periodic checks of the plumbing and heating system are completed.
All colleagues have the kit needed to work from home in an emergency.

Fire

Impact: High; Likelihood: Low.
We are able to operate from a temporary office if an event affects our premises...

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David Gilmore

DG Legal

David Gilmore is a Partner of DG Legal, a consultancy practice which provides advice and support to organisations in the legal sector. Prior to establishing DG Legal in 2000, David worked for Abbey, Marks & Spencer and the Legal Services Commission in varying senior management roles. David is an expert in relation to all LSC contracting matters, practice management and quality assurance and has been instructed by a wide range of local and national bodies including The Law Society, the Welsh Assembly Government, the Legal Services Commission, Citizens Advice, Advice UK, the Home Office (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner), the Legal Aid Practitioners Group, Central Law Training (CLT), and the Law Centres Federation. He has also provided advice and assistance to more than 600 legal providers over the past eleven years on a wide range of issues including LSC...

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