🏢 Business Compliance Portal

Understand your constitutional compliance rating for UK government contracts

Welcome to the TallySticks UK Business Compliance Portal

For Businesses, Contractors, and Service Providers: This portal shows you exactly what's required to win and deliver UK government contracts with full constitutional compliance.

Powered by the Master Jurist AI (4,503 UK statutes + 36 landmark cases), this system provides transparent, evidence-based guidance on meeting the 17 constitutional principles that govern all UK government spending.

📊 Know Your Rating

See your current compliance score (0-100) across all 17 principles with clear explanations.

📋 Clear Requirements

Get specific legal requirements with statute and case law citations from the Master Jurist.

🎯 Improvement Roadmap

Receive priority-ranked actions to boost your compliance and win more contracts.

⚖️ Level Playing Field

Same transparent standards apply to everyone - constitutional AI ensures fairness.

📊 Your Constitutional Compliance Rating

85
/100
✅ GOOD - Contract Ready

Your business meets core requirements for UK government contracts

#1 Claims-Based
95/100
#2 Good Faith
92/100
#3 Transparency
78/100
#4 Accountability
88/100
#5 Equity
90/100
#6 Efficiency
82/100
#8 Data Protection
68/100
#15 Fiscal Account.
91/100

🧠 Master Jurist Legal Foundation

Your rating is based on:

✅ 4,503 UK Statutes analyzed
✅ 36 Landmark cases referenced
✅ 17 Constitutional principles evaluated
✅ Data Protection Act 2018 compliance verified
✅ Equality Act 2010 requirements checked

📋 Compliance Requirements Checklist

Master Jurist analysis of your current compliance status:

  • ✅ Company Registration & Legitimacy COMPLETE
    Valid Companies House registration verified. Trading history confirmed. Meets Principle #2 (Good Faith) and #4 (Accountability) requirements.
    📚 Source: Companies House API | Constitutional Principle #2, #4
  • ✅ Financial Stability & Fiscal Responsibility COMPLETE
    Accounts filed on time. No insolvency concerns. Credit rating satisfactory. Meets Principle #15 (Fiscal Accountability).
    📚 Source: Companies House Accounts | Principle #15
  • ⚠️ Data Protection Compliance (GDPR) PARTIAL
    ✅ Has: ICO registration, Privacy Policy, Data Retention Policy
    ❌ Missing: Evidence of DPIA completion for government data processing
    ⚠️ Gap: Per Lloyd v Google [2021] UKSC 50, data controllers are liable for GDPR breaches. Data Protection Act 2018 Section 35 requires DPIA for high-risk processing. Government contracts typically involve high-risk data.
    📚 Lloyd v Google LLC [2021] UKSC 50 | Data Protection Act 2018, S.35 | Master Jurist Analysis
  • ✅ Employment Law Compliance COMPLETE
    Workers correctly classified as "employees" with full employment rights. Complies with Uber v Aslam [2021] UKSC 5 and Pimlico Plumbers v Smith [2018] UKSC 29 tests. Meets Equality Act 2010 requirements and Principle #5 (Equity).
    📚 Uber v Aslam [2021] UKSC 5 | Pimlico Plumbers [2018] UKSC 29 | Equality Act 2010, S.83
  • ⚠️ Transparency & Public Reporting PARTIAL
    ✅ Has: Basic contract disclosure on website
    ❌ Missing: FOIA Section 19 publication scheme compliance
    ⚠️ Gap: Per Evans v Attorney General [2015] UKSC 21 and Kennedy v Charity Commission [2014] UKSC 20, government transparency cannot be circumvented. Freedom of Information Act 2000 Section 19 requires publication schemes for public bodies and their contractors.
    📚 Evans v AG [2015] UKSC 21 | Kennedy [2014] UKSC 20 | FOIA 2000, S.19
  • ✅ Equality & Non-Discrimination COMPLETE
    Equality Policy documented. No evidence of indirect discrimination per Essop v Home Office [2017] UKSC 27 test. Service provision meets Bull v Hall [2013] UKSC 73 standards. Equality Act 2010 compliant.
    📚 Essop [2017] UKSC 27 | Bull v Hall [2013] UKSC 73 | Equality Act 2010
  • ✅ Contractual Good Faith & Fair Dealing COMPLETE
    Contract terms show rational discretion per Braganza v BP Shipping [2015] UKSC 17. No unreasonable penalty clauses (complies with Cavendish Square v Makdessi [2015] UKSC 67). Meets Principle #2 (Good Faith).
    📚 Braganza [2015] UKSC 17 | Cavendish [2015] UKSC 67 | Principle #2
  • ❌ Whistleblowing Protection Policy MISSING
    ❌ Gap: No documented whistleblowing protection policy found
    ⚠️ Risk: Per Gilham v Ministry of Justice [2019] UKSC 44, workers including public servants must be protected when reporting wrongdoing. Government contracts should include whistleblowing protections aligned with Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.
    📚 Gilham v MOJ [2019] UKSC 44 | Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 | Principle #4

🎯 Priority Improvement Roadmap

Master Jurist recommendations to boost your compliance from 85/100 to 95+/100:

🚨 HIGH PRIORITY (Immediate Action)

1 Complete DPIA for Government Data Processing

Why: Data Protection Act 2018 Section 35 requires DPIA for high-risk processing. Government contracts typically involve high-risk data (citizen information, sensitive operations).
How: Use ICO DPIA template, document risks, implement mitigations, obtain sign-off.
Impact: +12 points to Data Protection score (68 → 80)
Legal Basis: DPA 2018 S.35 | Lloyd v Google [2021] UKSC 50

2 Implement Whistleblowing Protection Policy

Why: Gilham v Ministry of Justice [2019] UKSC 44 establishes whistleblowing protections extend to public office holders and government contractors.
How: Adopt PIDA-compliant policy, train staff, establish reporting channels.
Impact: +8 points to Accountability score (88 → 96)
Legal Basis: Gilham [2019] UKSC 44 | PIDA 1998

⚠️ MEDIUM PRIORITY (Within 30 days)

3 Enhance FOIA Transparency Compliance

Why: Evans v Attorney General [2015] UKSC 21 and Kennedy [2014] UKSC 20 establish strong transparency requirements for public bodies and contractors.
How: Implement FOIA Section 19 publication scheme, publish contract performance data quarterly.
Impact: +12 points to Transparency score (78 → 90)
Legal Basis: FOIA 2000 S.19 | Evans [2015] UKSC 21

4 Document Indirect Discrimination Safeguards

Why: Essop v Home Office [2017] UKSC 27 establishes that indirect discrimination can occur without motive. Proactive assessment prevents issues.
How: Review all policies/criteria for disparate impact on protected groups. Document justifications.
Impact: Strengthens Equity score (maintains 90+)
Legal Basis: Essop [2017] UKSC 27 | Equality Act 2010 S.19

💡 LOW PRIORITY (Continuous Improvement)

5 Consider Blockchain Audit Trail

Why: Immutable audit trails exceed standard accountability requirements (Principle #4).
How: Integrate with TallySticks UK blockchain recording for contract milestones.
Impact: +5 points to Accountability (88 → 93), enhanced credibility
Legal Basis: Constitutional Principle #4 | TallySticks Best Practice

🧠 How Master Jurist Assesses Your Business

The Master Jurist AI applies sophisticated legal reasoning to evaluate your constitutional compliance:

📚 Statutory Analysis

Checks compliance against 4,503 UK statutes including:

  • Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR)
  • Equality Act 2010 (worker rights)
  • Freedom of Information Act 2000
  • Public Contracts Regulations 2015
  • Human Rights Act 1998

⚖️ Case Law Precedent

References 36 landmark cases including:

  • Lloyd v Google (GDPR damages)
  • Uber v Aslam (worker status)
  • Braganza v BP (good faith)
  • Evans v AG (transparency)
  • Essop v Home Office (discrimination)

🏛️ Constitutional Principles

Evaluates all 17 principles:

  • Transparency & Accountability
  • Good Faith & Equity
  • Data Protection & Privacy
  • Fiscal Accountability
  • Worker Protection & Rights

✅ Your Next Steps to 95+ Compliance:

  1. Complete DPIA for government data processing (ICO template available)
  2. Adopt whistleblowing policy aligned with Gilham standards
  3. Implement FOIA Section 19 publication scheme
  4. Review all policies for indirect discrimination (Essop test)
  5. Consider blockchain audit trail for enhanced accountability

Estimated time to 95+ compliance: 2-4 weeks

💼 Why Constitutional Compliance Matters

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Win More Contracts

Higher compliance = competitive advantage in government procurement

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Reduce Legal Risk

Proactive compliance prevents costly tribunal claims and regulatory fines

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Fair Standards

Same constitutional AI evaluates all suppliers - level playing field guaranteed

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Build Reputation

Public transparency rating builds trust with government and citizens