‘The UK Government has published a revised Code of Practice on trials of automated vehicles. This is open for comments until 6 May 2019.’
Technology Law Update, 8th March 2019
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
‘The number of prisoners in custody for terrorism offences has fallen for the first time in five years, official figures show.’
The Guardian, 7th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has stepped in to calm GPs’ concerns about solicitors using the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to obtain clients’ medical records.’
Litigation Futures, 8th March 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘In February 1993, two-year-old James Bulger was abducted, tortured and then murdered by two 10-year-olds, Jon Venables (JV) and Robert Thompson. As Sir Andrew McFarlane P says in the opening words of Venables & Anor v News Group Papers Ltd & Ors [2019] EWHC 494 (Fam) (4 March 2019): ‘The family of young James Bulger were and are deserving of the greatest sympathy as the indirect victims of this most horrific crime.’ It was James’s father and his uncle who brought the question of publicity – or not – for JV back to court.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 7th March 2019
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘Pilot Andrew Hill has been found not guilty of manslaughter over the Shoreham Airshow crash, in which 11 men died.’
BBC News, 8th March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been ordered to pay indemnity costs after the High Court ruled that it “has not begun to grapple with its obligations in terms of disclosure” in a procurement challenge.’
Litigation Futures, 7th March 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government has issued non-statutory guidance and advice to local authorities on the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett of Maldon, has set up an advisory body to inform the judiciary about developments in artificial intelligence (AI).’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson is facing a fresh hearing over allegations that he committed contempt of court by allegedly filming people involved in a criminal trial and broadcasting footage on social media.’
The Guardian, 7th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
The Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Fees) Order 2019
The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2019
The Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (Naming and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2019
The Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order 2019
The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Trade Remedies (Dumping and Subsidisation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Trade Remedies (Increase in Imports Causing Serious Injury to UK Producers) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Order 2019
The Mutual Assistance on Customs and Agricultural Matters (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Seed Marketing and Seed Potatoes (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
The Air Traffic Management (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Farriers and Animal Health (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2019
The Housing and Planning Act 2016 (Commencement No. 10 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2019
The UK Statistics (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Customs (Managed Transition Procedure) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The European Union Budget, and Economic and Monetary Policy (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2019
The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Refund, Waiver and Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
‘A couple who fostered an 18 year old man who left a bomb on a Tube train at Parsons Green are to sue Surrey County Council for negligence and breach of their right to family life under the Human Rights Act.’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A millionaire’s son has been jailed for 18 months after admitting causing the death of a girl who died nine years after a car crash.’
The Guardian, 7th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Law Society has published 39 recommendations to help legal businesses deliver equality for women in the law, amid continuing reports of discrimination and harassment.’
Legal Futures, 8th March 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The case against a gang accused of trafficking and raping young girls has collapsed because of police failings.’
BBC News, 7th March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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