David Lock

David Lock QC has been instructed for both patients and NHS bodies in many of the leading recent cases about rationing of NHS drugs and other treatments. He is a Queen’s Counsel and a member of the BMA Ethics Committee. David has served as a Member of Parliament and Government Minister.

Former Minister Burstow proposes changes to the "Hospital Closure Clause"

Administration isn't the way to make hospital changes that may be neccessary - do Paul Burstow's new amendments to the Hospital Closure Clause go far enough to restore power to local people?

By David Lock

/ 7 Mar 2014

Did Earl Howe get any part of procurement law right?

Speaking to the Lords in the final debate on the Coalition's NHS privatisation regulations, Earl Howe made a number of claims about the legislation which has been challenged by campaigners, lawyers, charities and even the Lords' own scrutiny committee. David Lock QC lists ten errors.

By David Lock

/ 29 Apr 2013

NHS competition regulations - a response to the government's attacks

David Lock QC provided legal advice to 38 Degrees on the infamous section 75 regulations now going through parliament which enforce compulsory competition for nearly all NHS services. In response government ministers attempted to rubbish his analysis of the legalities. Here is his candid reply.

By David Lock

/ 27 Mar 2013