Northern Ireland Protocol Bill: Peers set to scrutinise it line-by-line – BBC News
‘The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill moves to its next stage in the House of Lords on Tuesday.’
BBC News, 25th October 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: bills
‘Enablers’ in spotlight as economic crime bill takes next step – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The role of “professional enablers” in white-collar crime is set to come under new scrutiny this week as the government’s Economic Crime and Transparency Bill enters its next parliamentary stage. Ministers are expected to come under pressure to accept amendments that would lower the threshold for the prosecution of individuals for corporate crimes and to create new “failure to prevent” offences.’
Law Society's Gazette, 24th October 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Research Briefing: The end of ‘no fault’ section 21 evictions – House of Commons Library
‘The Queen’s Speech 2022 committed to a Bill in the 2022-23 session to abolish “no-fault” section 21 evictions in the private rented sector. This paper covers developments to date.’
House of Commons Library, 24th October 2022
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Rishi Sunak urged to scrap ‘undemocratic’ proposals to axe 2,400 laws – The Guardian
‘Employers, trade unions, lawyers and environmentalists are calling on Rishi Sunak to scrap Jacob Rees-Mogg’s legislation that would sweep away 2,400 laws derived from the EU.’
The Guardian, 24th October 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Rees-Mogg move to axe 2,400 laws is ‘anti-democratic’, say legal experts – The Guardian
‘Leading lawyers have sounded the alarm over Jacob Rees-Mogg’s proposals for post-Brexit legislation that could result in 2,400 laws disappearing overnight – including a ban on animal testing for cosmetics, workers’ rights and environmental protections.’
The Guardian, 24th October 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Human Rights Act reform – House of Commons
‘During Boris Johnson’s premiership the Government published a Bill of Rights Bill which would repeal the Human Rights Act 1998 and replace it with a new framework to implement the European Convention on Human Rights. The Bill has not yet had its second reading and its fate is now unclear.’
House of Commons, 19th October 2022
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Legal services exemption in ‘foreign agents’ clampdown – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Providers of legal services will be exempt from requirements to register as agents of a foreign power under proposed security legislation, the government revealed today. It was announcing the introduction of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme under an amendment to the National Security Bill.’
Law Society's Gazette, 18th October 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Jacob Rees-Mogg facing legal challenge over fracking plans – The Independent
‘Jacob Rees-Mogg is facing legal action over his decision to lift the moratorium on fracking in England.’
The Independent, 19th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Huge victory for reproductive rights’: MPs approve ‘buffer zones’ outside abortion clinics – The Independent
‘MPs have voted in favour of nationwide “buffer zones” outside abortion clinics in England and Wales in a major win for abortion providers.’
The Independent, 18th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Is it time to rethink the laws on assisted dying? – The Guardian
‘Laws around assisted dying have long been contentious and euthanasia remains illegal in the UK. But campaigners such as David Minns are continuing to push for change.’
The Guardian, 17th October 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
UK government extends deadline for Brexit food labelling changes – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK government’s decision to grant businesses extra time to comply with post-Brexit food labelling requirements will be “cautiously welcomed” by the industry, according to one legal expert.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th October 2022
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Electronic Trade Documents Bill introduced to Parliament – Law Commission
‘On Wednesday [12th October], an Electronic Trade Documents Bill was presented before Parliament. The Bill, which is based on Law Commission recommendations and draft legislation, with some modifications, proposes changes to the law that would allow for the legal recognition of electronic versions of trade documents, such as bills of lading and bills of exchange.’
Law Commission, 13th October 2022
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
Supreme Court indyref2 judgment could take ‘six to eight weeks’, Lord Hope says – The Independent
‘The Supreme Court’s judgment on the legality of a Scottish independence referendum could be provided within six to eight weeks, its former deputy president has said.’
The Independent, 9th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Research briefing: Health and Social Care Levy (Repeal) Bill 2022-23 – House of Commons Library
‘The Health and Social Care Levy (Repeal) Bill 2022-23 [Bill 155 of 2022-23] was introduced on 22 September 2022.’
House of Commons Library , 6th October 2022
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
The Victims Bill Is Flawed In Protecting Children And Survivors – Each Other
‘The Justice Committee has pointed out flaws of the Victims Bill in a pre-legislative report that raises significant concerns for victims of crimes and abuse across the UK. The cross-party committee noted problems in the way “victims” are defined, a lack of enforcement powers and the need for additional funding and resources for the Bill to be effective. The report was published shortly after Dame Vera Baird KC recently announced her intention to stand down as Victims’ Commissioner, following the Bill’s intention to diminish the role.’
Each Other, 5th October 2022
Source: eachother.org.uk
Stephen Tierney: The Lord Advocate’s Reference: Referendums and Constitutional Convention – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘Section 29(1) of the 1998 Act provides that an Act of the Scottish Parliament is not law so far as any provision of the Act is outside the legislative competence of the Parliament. A provision is outside that competence so far as it “relates to reserved matters” (s.29(2)(b)), and whether or not it relates to a reserved matter is to be determined by “reference to the purpose of the provision, having regard (among other things) to its effect in all the circumstances” (s.29(3)).’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 4th October 2022
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Government control over the flow of information: Lord Sumption on the Online Safety Bill – Law Pod UK
‘”Government control over the flow of information”: Lord Sumption speaks out against the threat to freedom of speech posed by the Online Safety Bill.’
Law Pod UK, 6th October 2022
Source: audioboom.com
Victims’ Bill will have ‘limited effect’ without proper funding – report – The Independent
‘The Government’s plans for a Victims’ Bill will have a “limited effect” unless more funding is provided, according to MPs.’
The Independent, 30th September 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Michael Foran: Interpretation after the Human Rights Act? The Principle of Legality and the Rule of Law – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘Last week Liz Truss’s cabinet decided to shelve the proposed British Bill of Rights. Quite a lot has been said about the Bill since it was announced and many have welcomed the quiet demise of what was perceived by some to be a dangerous inroad into our human rights protection. Others have suggested that the Bill would never have been able to make good on the hopes of those who wish to see the U.K. unshackled from the jurisdiction of the Strasbourg Court. Rajiv Shah, a former special advisor in the Ministry of Justice and the No 10 Policy Unit, argues that the Bill was presented as containing a lot of red meat – to encourage ECHR sceptics and dismay ECHR advocates – while in reality being little more than a vegan steak. On reflection this is a fairly accurate description. One area of concern, however, was the potential repeal of s. 3 of the Human Rights Act.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 12th September 2022
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: A new UK GDPR? – Local Government Lawyer
‘In July the Government published the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, the next step in its much publicised plans to reform the UK Data Protection regime following Brexit. Ibrahim Hasan sets out the key changes.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th September 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
