‘Construction firms and trade bodies have been urged to contribute to a new inquiry into best practice and solutions for tackling serious injury and fatalities for working at height.’
OUT-LAW.com, 23rd January 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
‘The government could face a high court showdown with bookmakers over fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), amid industry dismay at suggestions that ministers have decided to cut maximum bets on the machines to £2.’
The Guardian, 22nd January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The courts service is already seeing benefits from the early stages of the digital delivery of justice, it said yesterday as it outlined its plans for further rationalisation of the physical court estate.’
Legal Futures, January 2018
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A public consultation on proposals to shape future decisions on the court and tribunal estate was launched today, as part of the transformation of our justice system.’
Ministry of Justice, 18th January 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘A council has moved to ban anti-abortion protesters from outside a Marie Stopes clinic in west London.’
BBC News, 16th January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘In July 2017, the Government announced a public consultation on legal gender recognition in the United Kingdom. In particular, it will invite opinion and advice on plans to adopt a model of self-determination (similar to that currently applied in other European jurisdictions, such as Ireland). Self-determination would allow trans persons to obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate on the basis of a statutory declaration, without oversight by a Gender Recognition Panel (s. 1 of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (GRA 2004)), a diagnosis of gender dysphoria or having to prove real life experience (GRA 2004, s. 2).’
Oxford Human Rights Hub, 16th January 2018
Source: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk
‘Local authorities could have the option of fining those whose waste ends up fly-tipped or illegally dumped rather than having to pursue them through the courts, under proposals put out for consultation by the Government today.’
Local Government Lawyer, 15th January 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Plans to reduce regulatory reporting restrictions for UK insurers and mutuals under the Solvency II Directive have been published by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA).’
OUT-LAW,.com, 15th January 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
‘Lawyers for victims of the serial sex attacker John Worboys reacted with anger after it emerged they have not been consulted on the terms of his release licence, which are due to be discussed on Thursday.’
The Guardian, 10th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The British government may have breached a major “environmental democracy” law by failing to consult the public when drawing up Brexit legislation.’
The Guardian, 9th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Cabinet at the London Borough of Ealing will next week (16 January) consider whether to authorise a consultation on a possible Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) around a Marie Stopes clinic.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th January 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Wild animals will be banned from circuses in England under plans reportedly due to be announced by Environment Secretary Michael Gove.’
The Independent, 9th January 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Plans to outlaw smacking children in Wales are going out to a three-month consultation.’
BBC News, 9th January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The UK government wants to modify its ban on using mobile phones behind the wheel to allow drivers to use automatic parking devices.’
BBC News, 19th December 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Employers keen to make changes to employee terms and conditions but who are unable to come to an agreement with a recognised trade union must be wary of collective bargaining laws, an expert has warned.’
OUT-LAW.com, 14th December 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
‘When the police investigate a criminal offence, it may not be necessary to formally arrest a suspect. In the past, it would be common practice that those being questioned by the police were arrested. Now, with the introduction of the 28-day bail limit, it is becoming a more accepted method for the police to question suspects by way of a ‘voluntary interview’.’
Legal Voice, 8th December 2017
Source: www.legalvoice.org.uk
‘In this latest Environmental Law News Update Christopher Badger and Charles Morgan consider the Environment Agency’s consultation on a new Enforcement and Sanctions Policy, an inquiry into Green Finance by the Environmental Audit Committee and new farming rules for water.’
Six Pump Court, 4th December 2017
Source: www.6pumpcourt.co.uk
‘Earlier this year Mr Justice Warby was appointed to the newly created role of Judge in Charge of the Media and Communications List. We look at what this means in practice and how it will affect the future management of High Court media claims.’
Transparency Project, 4th December 2017
Source: www.transparencyproject.org.uk
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