“The Government has postponed the implementation of a groundbreaking new anti-bribery law to allow for further consultation on how companies can prepare for its demands. Anti-corruption campaigners have condemned the move.”
OUT-LAW.com, 21st July 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
“In our consultation paper we propose the repeal of some 13 statutory provisions which are either obsolete or are no longer of practical utility. They relate to aspects of civil and criminal justice, although the grouping under this topic heading is fairly loose. The statutes reviewed (and on which we recommend repeal, either in whole or in part) span some 700 years of law-making, from 1267 through to 1988.”
Law Commission, 20th July 2010
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
“The UK will reinforce its reputation as one of the least corrupt countries in the world, when the Bribery Act comes into force in April 2011.”
Ministry of Justice, 20th July 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
The International Tax Enforcement (Liechtenstein) Order 2010
The International Tax Enforcement (Gibraltar) Order 2010
The International Tax Enforcement (Bahamas) Order 2010
The International Tax Enforcement (Anguilla) Order 2010
The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Oman) Order 2010
The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Mexico) Order 2010
The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Singapore) Order 2010
The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Switzerland) Order 2010
The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Austria) Order 2010
The International Tax Enforcement (Turks and Caicos Islands) Order 2010
The Dwelling Houses (Execution of Possession Orders by Mortgagees) Regulations 2010
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
The Equality Act 2010 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2010
The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) (No.2) Order 2010
The Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
“Two of the UK’s biggest ISPs will ask the UK courts to scrutinise the controversial Digital Economy Act to determine whether or not it conflicts with existing laws on privacy and electronic communications.”
OUT-LAW.com, 8th July 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
“BT and TalkTalk are seeking a judicial review of the controversial Digital Economy Act, BBC News has learned.”
BBC News, 8th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The coalition should wait for the results of the torture inquiry before proposing legislation that bows to transatlantic pressure.”
The Guardian, 7th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Legislation to control the use of personal information costs Britain £53 million every year, the Government disclosed today.”
The Independent, 6th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Plans were outlined today to seek views on the European Data Protection Directive and the Data Protection Act to ensure that current laws continue to safeguard people’s personal data in the 21st Century.”
Ministry of Justice, 6th July 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
The General Pharmaceutical Council (Appeals Committee Rules) Order of Council 2010
The General Pharmaceutical Council (Registration Rules) Order of Council 2010
The Pharmacy Order 2010 (Registration – Transitional Provisions) Order of Council 2010
The Pharmacy Order 2010 (Approved European Pharmacy Qualifications) Order 2010
The Pharmacy Order 2010 (Commencement No. 2) Order of Council 2010
The Competition Act 1998 (Land Agreements Exclusion Revocation) Order 2010
The Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) (Amendment) Order 2010
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
“The government is pressing ahead with Labour legislation which could require employers to disclose whether they pay women as much as men.”
BBC News, 2nd July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Where defendants had been convicted of criminal offences under a statute enacted by Parliament which was unenforceable owing to a failure by the United Kingdom Government, before its enactment, to comply with a Directive from the European Community, it was not incumbent upon the Court of Appeal to re-open their cases out of time unless their convictions had given rise to any substantial injustice.”
WLR Daily, 1st July 2010
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
“Nominate laws and regulations you would like to see abolished.”
Ministry of Justice, 1st July 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
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