‘A ban on “no-fault” evictions in England will be indefinitely delayed until after the court system is reformed, the government has announced.’
BBC News, 24th October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Judges are to be asked to rule on whether private landlords can “reasonably” deny a tenant’s request to keep a pet, under sweeping reforms to the private rented sector facing a key parliamentary debate on Monday.’
The Guardian, 23rd October 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Rishi Sunak will push ahead with long-delayed plans to ban gay and trans conversion practices after Conservative whips warned MPs could rebel if they failed to do so.’
The Guardian, 19th October 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Britain’s equality watchdog has called on the government to ban “harmful” conversion-therapy practices.’
BBC News, 17th October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘On 20 July 2023, the Illegal Migration Act 2023 (“IMA”) received Royal Assent and so passed into law. Whilst the detail of the Act’s provisions are complex, its message is simple: those entering without permission are not welcome in our home, and will not be allowed to remain. Though technically the Act applies to any person who enters the UK without permission, the clear focus of attention has been on asylum seekers.’
Garden Court Chambers, 15th September 2023
Source: www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk
‘A group of 30 charities and non-profit organisations have urged the Prime Minister to pass a bill to ban “no-fault” evictions.’
BBC News, 16th October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Amrita Hurst, Hannah Taylor and Jake Barras look at the questions raised by Justice Secretary Alex Chalk’s plan to implement “Jade’s law”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th October 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Law Society has called for urgent reforms to the Mental Health Act, which it has described as “outdated”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th October 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Electronic wills could become an immediate reality if parliament wishes, the Law Commission states today in its latest consultation on the topic. The commission is seeking views on whether a new Wills Act should permit paperless wills, either immediately or by allowing for them to be introduced later. It stresses that any provision for electronic wills would need to ensure that they are as secure as paper wills.’
Law Society's Gazette, 5th October 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The Scottish Government is presently seeking judicial review of the UK Government’s decision to block Royal Assent for the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill (GRRB) using s.35 of the Scotland Act 1998 (SA). The Court of Session’s decision, which may yet end up before the UK Supreme Court on appeal, is eagerly awaited, not least given the electricity of political debates over gender recognition and its reform in Scotland and elsewhere.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 5th October 2023
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
‘Organised Crime poses an increasing problem around the world. Endangering the economic well-being of countries, it can pose national security threats and affect vulnerable communities. Anisha Kiri tracks recent developments.’
Mountford Chambers, 8th September 2023
Source: www.mountfordchambers.com
‘Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has said that a new victims’ commissioner will be appointed “shortly”, after the job was left vacant for more than a year.’
BBC News, 3rd October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The family of a woman who was murdered by her estranged husband say they are “overjoyed” that parental rights laws will be changed in her name.’
BBC News, 3rd October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A Powers of Attorney Bill, which will enable lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) to be applied for digitally, has passed through parliament successfully and received Royal Assent.’
Mills & Reeve, 29th September 2023
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
‘How will the competitive flexible procedure work in practice? Michael Mousdale explains.’
Local Government Lawyer, 29th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The father of a 13-year-old murdered by two schoolboys has welcomed a new law to make social media firms more responsible for users’ safety.’
BBC News, 21st September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The government’s controversial Troubles legacy bill has received Royal Assent and entered into law.’
BBC News, 19th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Peers have passed a controversial new law aimed at making social media firms more responsible for users’ safety on their platforms.’
BBC News, 19th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The UK’s reputation as a “trailblazer” in the development of self-driving vehicles is at risk unless new laws are passed as a matter of urgency to better support their testing and commercialisation, a committee of MPs has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 15th September 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Law-making has become less transparent, less accountable, less inclusive and less democratic, legal thinktank Justice has said in a damning report published today on the government’s approach to the rule of law.’
Law Society's Gazette, 11th September 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
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