‘A draft sentencing guideline for sentencing offenders convicted of non-fatal strangulation and non-fatal suffocation offences in courts across England and Wales, was published for consultation by the Sentencing Council today.’
Sentencing Council, 15th May 2024
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
‘HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) should host a proposed single online entry point for legal disputes, whether or not they end up in court, respondents to a Law Society consultation have agreed.’
Legal Futures, 10th May 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The government has finally confirmed that fixed recoverable costs (FRC) for low-value clinical negligence claims that settle pre-issue will come into force in October 2024, six months later than planned.’
Legal Futures, 10th May 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The FCA’s recent consultation (CP24/2) on changes to its enforcement process has provoked what appears to be unanimous opposition from government and industry bodies. Of particular concern is the proposal in consultation paper (“the CP”) that the FCA will publish information about its enforcement investigations, including the identity of the subject of the investigation, where it assesses it to be in the public interest to do so. Due to legal considerations which apply to the publication of information relating to individuals, the FCA’s proposals extend only to firms. However, the potential harm caused not only to those firms, but also their customers, their employees, the market – and UK plc – may be profound.’
Kingsley Napley Criminal Law Blog, 7th May 2024
Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk
‘Achas Burin updates readers on three essential news items concerning the future of Public Inquiries: the commencement of the Lampard Inquiry, the Norton committee reviewing Inquiries and the government consultation on apologies following the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.’
Inquests and Inquiries Law Blog, 17th April 2024
Source: inquestsandinquirieslawblog.com
‘This paper sets out for consultation the proposed revision of the Judicial Committee of
the Privy Council Rules.’
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, 15th April 2024
Source: www.jcpc.uk
‘Section 2 of the Compensation Act 2006 (Apologies, offers of treatment or other redress) was enacted to make it easier for organisations to apologise for their actions without admitting civil liability: it reads, “An apology, an offer of treatment or other redress, shall not of itself amount to an admission of negligence or breach of statutory duty”.’
Law & Religion UK, 10th April 2024
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
‘The High Court has rejected a judicial review challenge brought on behalf of a 12-year-old boy with special educational needs to one of the 22 consultation questions contained in the SEND Review, the Government’s consultation Green Paper.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th March 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has withdrawn its judicial review against the government challenging aspects of last October’s extension of fixed recoverable costs (FRCs).’
Legal Futures, 27th March 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Sentencing Council is consulting on the first ever sentencing guidelines for immigration offences. The guidelines reflect legislative changes to the Immigration Act 1971 brought in by the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.’
Sentencing Council, 20th March 2024
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
‘Cowardly domestic killers face tougher sentences than ever before as a direct result of decisive government action – one year on from the publication of Clare Wade KC’s review.’
Ministry of Justice, 18th March 2024
Source: www.gov.uk
‘Changes to a number of sentencing guidelines have been published by the Sentencing Council following a consultation on miscellaneous amendments. The changes, which will come into effect on 1 April 2024, include amendments to the manslaughter guidelines made in response to recommendations in the Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review and the introduction of a new, dedicated mitigating factor providing guidance for courts on sentencing pregnant offenders and new mothers.’
Sentencing Council, 18th March 2024
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
‘Some quick notes on various recent (ish) Upper Tribunal decisions.’
Nearly Legal, 10th March 2024
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
‘The Local Government Association has called on the Government to work with the social housing sector to set a “realistic and achievable timescale” for implementation of Awaab’s Law.’
Local Government Lawyer, 6th March 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Law Commission of England and Wales has opened a new project to examine how questions on the application of private international law should be answered in the context of disputes over digital assets or electronic trade documents.’
OUT-LAW.com, 29th February 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Ministers are to consult on doubling the legal wattage of electric bike motors, despite concerns over road safety and the risk of deadly fires caused by batteries.’
The Guardian, 29th February 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Law Commission of England and Wales is seeking views on how best to regulate self-flying and remotely piloted aircraft for now and in the future.’
Law Commission, 26th February 2024
Source: lawcom.gov.uk
‘Unions and workers’ rights groups are urging the government to reconsider plans to reintroduce fees for employment tribunals amid fears it will encourage exploitation.’
The Guardian, 26th February 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The independent Sentencing Council has published proposed sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of motoring offences committed while driving vehicles without the owner’s consent.’
Solicitors Journal, 21st February 2024
Source: www.solicitorsjournal.com
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