Work on synthetic human embryos to get code of practice in UK – The Guardian

Posted July 4th, 2024 in codes of practice, embryology, news by sally

‘Biological models of human embryos that can develop heartbeats, spinal cords and other distinctive features will be governed by a code of practice in Britain to ensure that researchers work on them responsibly.’

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The Guardian, 4th July 2024

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A view from the Bar: Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice for England – practical considerations for litigators – Tanfield Chambers

‘The Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice for England was launched on the 8 April 2024, and has been endorsed by numerous organisations across the agricultural sector. Whilst the Code will be of interest to all of those involved with agricultural tenancies, this article, written by Annie Higgo, focuses in particular on the predicted areas of impact that the Code will have for litigators.’

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Tanfield Chambers, 20th May 2024

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Updated guidance on UK national security regime provides greater clarity for businesses – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 31st, 2024 in codes of practice, company law, intelligence services, news by michael

‘The updated guidance on the NSI Act comes after calls to “fine tune” the NSI regime following a consultation. It aims to provide more clarity to businesses, institutions, and their advisors while protecting national security. The updates include a new “section 3 statement” that better explains how the UK government plans to exercise powers under the NSI Act to call-in certain acquisitions for scrutiny and updated “Market Guidance”.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 31st May 2024

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UK’s landmark DMCC Bill becomes law – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 29th, 2024 in bills, codes of practice, company law, competition, consumer protection, news by tracey

‘The highly anticipated Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Bill was passed by the UK Parliament on 23 May, marking the most important changes to UK competition law and consumer law in years.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 28th May 2024

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What are the new social media algorithm rules as Ofcom cracks down on harmful content? – The Guardian

Posted May 9th, 2024 in children, codes of practice, media, news, telecommunications by sally

‘Social media platforms have been told to take action to stop pushing harmful content to children with algorithms, Ofcom has said.’

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The Guardian, 8th May 2024

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Tech firms face tougher online age checks – Ofcom – BBC News

Posted May 8th, 2024 in children, codes of practice, internet, media, news, ombudsmen by tracey

‘Ofcom has warned social media sites they could be banned for under-18s if they fail to comply with new online safety rules. The media regulator has published a children’s safety draft codes of practice, which requires social media firms to have more robust age-checking measures, and Ofcom boss Dame Melanie Dawes warned any company that broke them could have their minimum user age raised to 18.’

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BBC News, 8th May 2024

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Rwanda: Civil servants mount court challenge over new law – BBC News

‘The union for senior civil servants is launching an unprecedented legal challenge to ministers’ Rwanda plan.’

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BBC News, 1st May 2024

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Government backs amendment to better protect victims’ counselling records – Ministry of Justice

‘New legislation will provide extra protections for victims’ counselling notes during criminal investigations.’

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Ministry of Justice, 23rd April 2024

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King’s Bench Guide 2024 – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted April 24th, 2024 in codes of practice, courts, news by tracey

‘The King’s Bench Guide 2024 has been published. It is been prepared to help everyone who practises or litigates in the King’s Bench Division.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary , 19th April 2024

Source: www.judiciary.uk

Tribunal ruling is a step forward in understanding code disputes – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 16th, 2024 in codes of practice, landlord & tenant, news, telecommunications, tribunals by tracey

‘A recent decision by the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) on a reference under the Electronic Communications Code (the code) helpfully clarifies some of the outstanding issues in this area, property disputes experts have said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 15th April 2024

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Pupil registration and attendance – Local Government Lawyer

‘Victoria Guest examines recent changes to the legal duties on schools regarding pupil registration and attendance.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 16th April 2024

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Tribunal’s Ruling: A Step Forward in Understanding Code Disputes – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 15th, 2024 in codes of practice, contracts, news, telecommunications by tracey

‘A recent decision by the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) on a reference under the Electronic Communications Code (the code) helpfully clarifies some of the outstanding issues in this area, property disputes experts have said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 15th April 2024

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Contempt and use of documents in CDM proceedings – Law & Religion UK

‘Further to the Tribunal Decision The Revd Canon Richard Peers, 21 March 2024, de Mestre Ch. issued a Ruling on paragraph 309 Clergy Discipline Measure 2003: Code of Practice concerning the possession and use of documents relating to the proceedings by third parties and the provision of these documents to them by the Complainant, 8 April 2024.’

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Law & Religion UK, 11th April 2024

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Enhanced right to ask for flexible working comes into force – The Guardian

Posted April 8th, 2024 in codes of practice, employment, flexible working, news by tracey

‘Employees will have the legal right from Saturday to request flexible working from their first day in a new job.’

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The Guardian, 6th April 2024

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Environment Agency CARs Under Scrutiny: rights of appeal should generally be available to those aggrieved by these “regulatory decisions” – Francis Taylor Building

‘The common law duty of fairness was, and continues to form, a basis upon which aggrieved parties can challenge regulatory decisions in judicial review. More recently, these standards have been given a legislative footing in the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 and the Regulators’ Code, published in April 2014 pursuant to s22 of that Act.’

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Francis Taylor Building, 6th February 2024

Source: www.ftbchambers.co.uk

Attorney General’s Guidelines on Disclosure updated – Attorney General’s Office

Posted March 4th, 2024 in attorney general, codes of practice, criminal justice, disclosure, news by tracey

‘The Attorney General’s Guidelines on Disclosure have been updated with guidance on digital materials, the Solicitor General has confirmed.’

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Attorney General's Office, 29th February 2024

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News focus: Generative AI – law students call for guidance – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 12th, 2024 in artificial intelligence, codes of practice, Law Society, legal education, news by tracey

‘Law students and academics need guidance on how to discern whether AI applications “pass the smell test”. A roundtable in Leeds heard that a “massive education programme” is needed.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 12th February 2024

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UK AI copyright code initiative abandoned – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 8th, 2024 in artificial intelligence, codes of practice, copyright, news by tracey

‘The UK government has abandoned plans to broker an industry-led agreement on a new AI copyright code of practice, a voluntary framework the government hoped would strike a balance between AI developers’ desire to access quality data to train their AI models and content creators’ right to control – and commercialise – access to their copyrighted works’

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OUT-LAW.com, 7th February 2024

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Don’t ignore the Serious Medical Treatment Guidance – but let’s be clear about what the law requires – Medical Capacity Law and Policy

‘This is a post co-written by Tor Butler-Cole KC and I, prompted by the decision in GUP v EUP and UCLH NHS Foundation Trust [2024] EWCOP 3, a case in which Hayden J was concerned with a situation of a woman in her late 80s who had sustained a serious stroke and was being cared for in hospital.’

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Mental Capacity Law and Policy, 4th February 2024

Source: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk

UK government AI report confirms decision on protection of copyright works – OUT-LAW.com

‘The UK government’s response to the House of Lords Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s report on AI and the creative industries confirms its position on striking a balance between encouraging AI innovation and protecting copyright works, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 19th January 2024

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