Sensitivity of personal data should be determined by processing purpose and context not through categorisation, says ICO – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 15th, 2013 in consent, data protection, EC law, news, regulations by sally

“The sensitivity of personal information should be determined by the reasons behind why the information is to be processed, the UK’s data protection watchdog has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 14th February 2013

Source: www.out-law.com

New rules use government buying power against tax avoidance – HM Treasury

Posted February 14th, 2013 in consultations, news, public procurement, regulations, tax avoidance by sally

“New rules that will allow government departments to ban companies and individuals which take part in failed tax avoidance schemes from being awarded Government contracts have been unveiled by Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander and Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude today.”

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HM Treasury, 14th February 2013

Source: www.hm-treasury.gov.uk

Regina (Reilly and another) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions – WLR Daily

Posted February 14th, 2013 in appeals, employment, forced labour, law reports, regulations, social security by sally

Regina (Reilly and another) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2013] EWCA Civ 66 ; [2013] WLR (D) 55

“‘The scheme’ named in the Jobseeker’s Allowance (Employment, Skills and Enterprise Scheme) Regulations 2011 did not comply with the requirements of section 17A of the Jobseekers Act 1995 and was unlawful.”

WLR Daily, 12th February 2013

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

Advice restricted to ‘passive investments’ cannot be called independent, says FSA – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 14th, 2013 in financial advice, financial regulation, news, regulations by sally

“Financial advisers cannot be said to be ‘independent’ if they offer retail investment advice to clients based solely on their assessment of ‘passive investments’, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 13th February 2013

Source: www.out-law.com

Leveson report: what happened next – Q&A – The Guardian

Posted February 13th, 2013 in freedom of expression, inquiries, media, news, regulations by sally

“How the government has responded to Lord Justice Leveson’s recommendations on press regulation.”

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The Guardian, 12th February 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

A new European approach to business failure and insolvency – Hardwicke Chambers

Posted February 8th, 2013 in EC law, enforcement, insolvency, jurisdiction, news, regulations by sally

“In December 2012, alongside the new European Regulation on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters1, the European Commission released its proposal for a new Insolvency Regulation which is put forward to amend the current European Regulation on insolvency proceedings2 adopted on 29 May 2000.”

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Hardwicke Chambers, 1st February 2013

Source: www.hardwicke.co.uk

Another critique of the new Immigration Rules’ codification of Article 8 – UK Human Rights Report

Posted February 5th, 2013 in human rights, immigration, news, regulations, tribunals by sally

“Izuazu (Article 8 – new rules) Nigeria [2013] UKUT 45 (IAC). The Upper Tribunal has concluded that new Immigration Rules do not adequately reflect the Secretary of State’s obligations under Article 8 of the ECHR.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 4th February 2013

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

Immigration route for entrepreneurs tightened to “stamp out abuse” – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 1st, 2013 in immigration, news, regulations by sally

“Changes to the immigration rules for foreign entrepreneurs coming to the UK will
‘stamp out abuse by those looking to play the system,’ a Government minister has
said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 31st January 2013

Source: www.out-law.com

Rogue bailiff menace exposed as complaints soar – The Guardian

Posted January 28th, 2013 in bailiffs, complaints, debts, fees, news, professional conduct, regulations by sally

“The true scale of the problem posed by ‘lawless bailiffs’ is revealed as shocking figures show a sharp rise in complaints about their behaviour since the start of the banking crisis.”

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The Guardian, 27th January 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

New rules for bailiffs industry – The Independent

Posted January 25th, 2013 in bailiffs, debts, news, professional conduct, regulations by sally

“Bailiffs will be regulated under new laws to ‘clean up’ the industry and protect vulnerable debtors, the Government has announced.”

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The Independent, 25th January 2013

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Ministry of Justice publishes final DBA and success fee cap regulations – Litigation Futures

Posted January 23rd, 2013 in advocacy, consultations, damages, fees, news, regulations by sally

“Signs of life from the Ministry of Justice over getting on with implementing the Jackson reforms emerged yesterday with publication of two draft statutory instruments that will come into force on 1 April.”

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Litigation Futures, 23rd January 2013

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

Alternative business structures: an uncertain future? – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

“The government’s White Paper preceding the Legal Services Act, based on the conclusions of Sir David Clementi’s review, promoted the concept of alternative business structures (ABSs) based on an expectation of a glowing future: that consumers would have more choice, and would benefit from reduced prices, better access to justice, improved levels of service, greater convenience, and that in consequence there would be increased consumer confidence in the quality of legal services. The suppliers of legal services would benefit from increased access to finance, a better spread of risk, increased flexibility, the opportunity to recruit and reward high quality non-legal staff, and there would be greater opportunities for new legal professionals.”

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 21st January 2013

Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk

Pub industry adjudicator plans put forward – BBC News

“The government has announced plans for an independent adjudicator in the pub industry to help struggling landlords.”

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BBC News, 8th January 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Changes to the Immigration Rules come into effect on 13 December 2012 – UK Border Agency

Posted December 13th, 2012 in immigration, news, regulations by sally

“A number of changes to the Immigration Rules come into effect today (13 December 2012). These changes will affect non-European Economic Area nationals applying to enter or remain in the UK.”

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UK Border Agency, 13th December 2012

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Leveson warns journalistic standards could slip if bloggers not subject to law – The Guardian

Posted December 12th, 2012 in enforcement, internet, media, news, publishing, regulations by sally

“Lord Justice Leveson has warned that unless criminal and civil law is enforced against bloggers, the quality of journalism in conventional media could deteriorate.”

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The Guardian, 12th December 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

M v Scottish Ministers – WLR Daily

M v Scottish Ministers [2012] UKSC 58; [2012] WLR (D) 365

“It had been unlawful for the Scottish Ministers to fail to make the necessary regulations defining a who was a ‘qualifying patient’ detained at a ‘qualifying hospital’ and thus entitled to apply for a declaration from the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland that he was a person detained under conditions of excessive security pursuant to section 268 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 which came into force on 1 May 2006 pursuant to section 333(2) of that Act.”

WLR Daily, 28th November 2012

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

Leveson report to be published amid intense debate on nature of regulation – The Guardian

“On what is likely to be a landmark day for politicians, the media and the police, Lord Justice Leveson’s report into the future regulation of the press will be published after a 16-month public inquiry that has seen the industry face unprecedented criticism.”

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The Guardian, 29th November 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Leveson inquiry: the essential guide – The Guardian

Posted November 28th, 2012 in freedom of expression, inquiries, media, news, professional conduct, regulations by sally

“Lord Justice Leveson’s inquiry ‘into the culture, practices and ethics of the press’ heard from 184 witnesses and accepted 42 written submissions in more than six months of hearings.”

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The Guardian, 28th November 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

The Leveson Report: what will it recommend? – The Lawyer

Posted November 28th, 2012 in freedom of expression, media, news, regulations, reports by sally

“Leading media lawyers have set out their expectations of Lord Justice Leveson ahead of the Thursday (29 November) publication of his inquiry into the culture, practice and ethics of the press.”

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The Lawyer, 27th November 2012

Source: www.thelawyer.com

Leveson inquiry: public wants press watchdog backed by law, poll claims – The Guardian

“David Cameron is facing a public backlash if he fails to act to rein in the press when Lord Justice Leveson reports on Thursday, according to a poll which finds that 79% are in favour of an independent press regulator established by law.”

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The Guardian, 27th November 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk