Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted October 5th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Armed Forces) (Amendment) Order 2012

The Police and Crime Panels (Modification of Functions) Regulations 2012

The Machine Games Duty Regulations 2012

The Local Authority (Duty to Secure Early Years Provision Free of Charge) Regulations 2012

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No.4) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Whistleblowing – Employment Law Blog

Posted October 4th, 2012 in disclosure, employment, legislation, news, whistleblowers by sally

“Simon Devonshire QC delivered this paper on Whistleblowing at the LexisNexis Conference.”

Whistleblowing (PDF)

Employment Law Blog, 4th October 2012

Source: www.11kbw.com

Changing scope of anti-piracy code would need Parliamentary and EU approval, says Ofcom – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 4th, 2012 in copyright, legislation, news, parliament, telecommunications by sally

“Ofcom would have to consult on and gain Parliamentary and EU approval for any changes it wishes to make to the scope of its proposed new anti-piracy code once the initial code is finalised, it has said.”

Full story

OUT-Law.com, 4th October 2012

Source: www.out-law.com

Can you legislate for responsible capitalism? Yes, here’s how – The Guardian

Posted October 3rd, 2012 in banking, company law, financial regulation, legislation, news, shareholders by sally

“The Companies Act 2006 was a step, but we urgently need a commission on responsible capitalism.”

Full story

The Guardian, 2nd October 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 2nd, 2012 in legislation by sally

High Court (Chancery Division)

Société Des Produits Nestlé S.A. v Cadbury UK Ltd [2012] EWHC 2637 (Ch) (01 October 2012)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Nursing and Midwifery Council v Donga [2012] EWHC 2587 (Admin) (18 September 2012)

Nursing and Midwifery Council v McConaghy [2012] EWHC 2520 (Admin) (03 September 2012)

Nursing and Midwifery Council v Lastauskas [2012] EWHC 2521 (Admin) (3 September 2012)

Nursing and Midwifery Council v Fitzgerald [2012] EWHC 2522 (Admin) (03 September 2012)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted October 1st, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Town and Country Planning (Compensation) (Wales) (No. 2) Regulations 2012

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (Wales) (No. 2) Order 2012

The Licensing Act 2003 (Forms and Notices) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Equality Act 2010 (Age Exceptions) Order 2012

The Pensions Act 2008 (Commencement No. 14 and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 28th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Electricity and Gas (Competitive Tenders for Smart Meter Communication Licences) Regulations 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 25th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (RCUK Shared Services Centre Limited) Regulations 2012

The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Commencement No. 2 and Specification of Commencement Date) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 24th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008

The Public Bodies (Abolition of Regional and Local Fisheries Advisory Committees) Order 2012

The Public Bodies (Abolition of Environment Protection Advisory Committees) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted September 24th, 2012 in legislation by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

J (A Child: Disclosure), Re (Rev 1)[2012] EWCA Civ 1204 (21 September 2012)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Odyssey Entertainment Ltd v Kamp & Ors [2012] EWHC 2316 (Ch) (09 August 2012)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Michael Wilson & Partners Ltd v Sinclair & Ors [2012] EWHC 2560 (Comm) (21 September 2012)

JSC BTA Bank v Ablyazov [2012] EWHC 2543 (Comm) (21 September 2012)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislationg.gov.uk

Posted September 21st, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Accounting Standards (Prescribed Bodies) (United States of America and Japan) Regulations 2012

The Public Bodies (Abolition of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Courts Administration and the Public Guardian Board) Order 2012

The Public Bodies (Abolition of Crown Court Rule Committee and Magistrates’ Courts Rule Committee) Order 2012

The Misuse of Drugs (Supply to Addicts) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012

The Localism Act 2011 (Commencement No. 1) (England) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 19th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Social Fund Cold Weather Payments (General) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2012

The Stamp Duty Land Tax (Avoidance Schemes) (Specified Proposals or Arrangements) Regulations 2012

The Stamp Duty Land Tax Avoidance Schemes (Prescribed Descriptions of Arrangements) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Value Added Tax (Refund of VAT to Chief Constables and the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis) Order 2012

The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Local Returning Officers’ and Police Area Returning Officers’ Charges) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 18th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2012 (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (England) Regulations 2012

The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Commencement No. 10) Order 2012

The Police and Justice Act 2006 (Commencement No. 15) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 14th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Controlled Waste (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Shropshire Community Health National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Amendment Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 13th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Network Rail (Ipswich Chord) Order 2012

The Feed-in Tariffs (Specified Maximum Capacity and Functions) (Amendment No. 3) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 12th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Kensington) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Kensington) Regulations 2012

The Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit Exemptions and Change of Accounting Framework) Regulations 2012

The European Economic Interest Grouping and European Public Limited-Liability Company (Fees) Revocation Regulations 2012

The Social Fund Cold Weather Payments (General) Amendment Regulations 2012

The Street Works (Charges for Unreasonably Prolonged Occupation of the Highway) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Merchant Shipping (Compulsory Insurance of Shipowners for Maritime Claims) Regulations 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 11th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Terrorism Act 2000 and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Business in the Regulated Sector) (No.2) Order 2012

The Money Laundering (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Scallop Fishing (England) Order 2012

The Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (England) (No. 2) Order 2012

The Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 10th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Relevant Official Records) Order 2012

The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012

The Removal and Disposal of Vehicles (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2012

The Immigration and Nationality (Cost Recovery Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The National Health Service (Primary Dental Services) (Amendments Related to Units of Dental Activity) Regulations 2012

The Police and Crime Panels (Precepts and Chief Constable Appointments) Regulations 2012

The Teachers’ Pensions (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2012

The Designation of Schools Having a Religious Character (Independent Schools) (England) (No. 2) Order 2012

The Insolvency Practitioners and Insolvency Services Account (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2012

The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The European Communities (Iron and Steel Employees Re-adaptation Benefits Scheme) (No. 2) (Revocation) Regulations 2012

The Schools Forums (England) Regulations 2012

The Terrorism Act 2000 and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Business in the Regulated Sector) (No.2) Order 2012

The Money Laundering (Amendment) Regulations 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

 

 

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 7th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2012

The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2012

The Local Authorities (Capital Finance and Accounting) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2012

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No. 2) (England) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Legislative presumption of shared parenting ‘flawed’ – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted September 6th, 2012 in children, legislation, news, parental responsibility, parental rights by sally

“Government plans to introduce a legislative presumption of shared parenting could undermine child welfare and increase the volume of litigation, according to the Law Society.”

Full story

Law Society’s Gazette, 6th September 2012

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk