“The public are being asked for their views on the operation of important border security powers in a consultation launched by the home office today.”
Home Office, 13th September 2012
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“Divorce laws in England and Wales are so ‘incomplete and uninformative’ that judges receive no guidance about the fairest way to divide a couple’s property, the Law Commission has said.”
The Guardian, 11th September 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Following its 2012 consultation on marital property agreements (‘pre-nups’), the Law Commission has opened a supplementary consultation on needs and non-matrimonial property.”
Law Commission, 11th September 2012
Source: www.lawcommission.justice.gov.uk
“A consultation into whether UK internet users should have to opt-in in order to access adult content is set to close on Thursday.”
BBC News, 6th September 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Claims management companies (CMCs) could be banned from entering into verbal contracts with consumers as part of a Government initiative to crack down on bad practice in the sector.”
OUT-LAW.com, 27th August 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
“The Claims Management Regulator (CMR) has launched a consultation which proposes, amongst other things, to end verbal contract arrangements between consumers and CMCs and enforcing a written contract before any fee can be taken.”
Ministry of Justice, 22nd August 2012
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Members of the public have a final chance to have their say on plans to store all their web browsing and social media data for 12 months.”
BBC News, 23rd August 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Supermarkets and internet firms could be forced to release sensitive personal information that they hold about customers, ministers have said.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd August 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Killing ‘pests’ such as badgers, deer and grey squirrels will be made easier under Government proposals.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd August 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“There have been many interesting developments in Welsh education law over the
last 12 months or so, and two significant changes on the horizon. This paper covers
the following subjects:-
(1) Recent school re-organisation cases
(2) Special educational needs update
(3) Article 6 and discipline of school staff
(4) School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Bill
(5) Consultation on changes to the special educational needs regime.”
Full story (PDF)
11 KBW, 17th August 2012
Source: www.11kbw.com
“The Ministry of Justice must do more to stop reoffending in England and Wales including giving probation more importance, MPs have said in a report.”
BBC News, 18th August 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“In a consultation opening today, the Law Commission is seeking views on how wildlife law should be modernised and simplified.”
Law Commission, 14th August 2012
Source: www.lawcommission.justice.gov.uk
Related link: Wildlife: a consultation (PDF)
“In a consultation opening today, the Law Commission is asking whether the offence of scandalising the court is still necessary or should be consigned to history.”
Law Commission, 10th August 2012
“The Government is seeking views on whether to extend its existing powers to stabilise or wind up ‘systemically important’ large banks to other vital financial services functions such as investments and insurance.”
OUT-LAW.com, 6th August 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
“The Legal Services Board (LSB) has today published its response to its consultation about the regulation of immigration advice and services.”
Legal Services Board, 31st July 2012
Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk
“Five cases being brought against the Government’s flagship high-speed rail link between London and the Midlands will be heard in December, the High Court has confirmed.”
OUT-LAW.com, 31st July 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
“People will be able to use a simpler and quicker system to apply for their loved ones to legally manage their affairs under Government plans put out for consultation today.”
Ministry of Justice, 27th July 2012
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Law Commission proposes package of measures to help protect customers from hidden charges buried in the small print.”
The Guardian, 25th July 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, has today launched a consultation on a proposed new edition of the Code for Crown Prosecutors (the Code). The Code is the overarching document that all prosecutors follow in deciding whether or not a suspect should be charged.”
Crown Prosecution Service, 19th July 2012
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
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