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Guide to UK online children’s code scope published – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 5th, 2023 in bills, children, codes of practice, consultations, data protection, internet, news by sally

‘The growing focus of regulators on ensuring children are safe to use online services has been brought into sharp focus with recent actions of the UK’s data protection authority, a technology law expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 4th April 2023

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UK to review whistleblowing laws to boost compliance – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 3rd, 2023 in complaints, employment, news, whistleblowers by sally

‘UK employers will be increasingly required to have in place appropriate channels for whistleblower reporting which are properly resourced, accountable and protect confidentiality, as the government is considering ways to improve the whistleblowing laws applicable in England, Wales and Scotland.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 31st March 2023

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HMRC permitted to disclose taxpayer information to another taxpayer, court finds – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 29th, 2023 in appeals, confidentiality, disclosure, HM Revenue & Customs, news, taxation, VAT by sally

‘The Court of Appeal in London has decided that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can disclose confidential information about one taxpayer to another taxpayer in the context of a tax appeal.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 27th March 2023

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Building safety registration deadline of 1 October 2023 set – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 21st, 2023 in building law, health & safety, news, notification by tracey

‘Building owners or leaseholders with responsibility for repair and maintenance of the building’s structure and external walls will be liable for a criminal offence if they fail to register occupied “higher-risk buildings” in England between 6 April and 1 October 2023.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 20th March 2023

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Trust fined for failures in care of dementia patient who died after absconding – The Independent

Posted March 21st, 2023 in accidents, elderly, fines, hospitals, mental health, news by tracey

‘An NHS trust has been fined for a “catalogue of failures” which saw a dementia patient abscond from a hospital three times and die after hitting his head on concrete.’

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The Independent, 20th March 2023

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UK High Court decision paves the way on setting global FRAND royalty rate – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 17th, 2023 in intellectual property, licensing, news, patents, telecommunications by tracey

‘The High Court in London has issued its first global fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing decision since the UK Supreme Court’s landmark Unwired Planet ruling in 2020, confirming the approach taken by the judge in that case.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 16th March 2023

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Jed Meers, Joe Tomlinson, Alice Welsh and Charlotte O’Brien: Rights on Paper? The Discriminatory Effects of Digital Immigration Status on Private Landlord Decisions – Constitutional Law Association

‘Under the EU settlement scheme, millions of EU, EEA and Swiss nationals have been granted “digital-only” immigration status. Instead of having physical documentation to prove their immigration status, these individuals must rely on an online proof-of-status service through the GOV.UK website. We wanted to examine whether individuals with this form of “digital only” status are disadvantaged in the private rented sector by exploring the decision-making behaviour of English landlords when choosing between prospective tenants. The so-called “Right to Rent” policy requires English private landlords to check the immigration status of a tenant or lodger, to ensure they can legally rent their property. In practice, this happens by inspecting their proof of ID. We therefore had two questions. First, are the tenant preferences of English private rented sector landlords influenced by ID status? Second, to what extent is ID status a significant factor in English private rented sector landlord preferences, relative to factors already known to influence landlord decision-making (such as age, gender, ethnicity, and occupation)?’

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Constitutional Law Association, 14th March 2023

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EU and UK action shows role for sanctions in tackling gender inequality – OUT-LAW.com

‘Action announced by the EU and UK highlights the role that sanctions can play in tackling gender inequality globally, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 10th March 2023

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UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill could have major impact on subscription providers – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 13th, 2023 in bills, consultations, consumer protection, government departments, news by tracey

‘Businesses that provide subscription services to customers in the UK should consider the implications of upcoming reforms and prepare for an increased level of regulatory scrutiny.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 13th March 2023

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Data protection law reforms set out in the UK – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 10th, 2023 in bills, data protection, news by tracey

‘Draft legislation published by the UK government would significantly alter existing data protection law in the country if enacted but also closely resembles abandoned proposals that were introduced before the UK parliament last summer, according to experts at Pinsent Masons.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 9th March 2023

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Fresh proposals for UK data protection reform expected – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 7th, 2023 in bills, brexit, data protection, EC law, news by sally

‘Fresh proposals for data protection reform in the UK are to be unveiled by the UK government, with the existing Data Protection and Digital Information Bill before parliament set to be dumped, it is being reported.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd March 2023

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UK competition court halts class action claim against Meta – OUT-LAW.com

‘The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has paused the progress of a class action against Facebook’s parent company, Meta, amid concerns over the validity of the methodology used to calculate potential damages.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 1st March 2023

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Kaylea Titford: Parents who let neglected teen die jailed – BBC News

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in child neglect, homicide, negligence, news, sentencing by tracey

‘The parents of a 16-year-old girl who died following “shocking” neglect have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 1st March 2023

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NewsCorp Supreme Court VAT ruling has wide implications – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 28th, 2023 in media, news, statutory interpretation, Supreme Court, VAT by sally

‘A ruling by the UK Supreme Court provides guidance on when UK legislation should be interpreted in a way that accounts for technological, scientific or societal changes that occur after the legislation has been enacted.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 27th February 2023

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Updated consumer law guidance for higher education providers welcomed – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 21st, 2023 in competition, consumer protection, education, news, universities by tracey

‘Updated guidance for higher education (HE) providers announced by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will help the sector ensure that their practices are compliant, according to one legal expert.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 20th February 2023

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FCA set to regulate ‘buy now pay later’ payment products in UK – OUT-LAW.com

‘The UK government has published draft legislation which would bring the fast-growing “buy now pay later” (BNPL) industry within Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulation and bolster protection for consumers.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th February 2023

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How the Retained EU Law Bill could impact the UK’s life sciences sector – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 20th, 2023 in bills, brexit, EC law, employment, news by tracey

‘While there are concerns about the proposed speed of reform under the Retained EU law bill, divergence from certain aspects of the EU’s legal and regulatory approach to life sciences could place the UK at an advantage and offer opportunities for industry.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th February 2023

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UK government outlines reforms to thirty-year-old cybercrime law – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 17th, 2023 in computer crime, consultations, data protection, government departments, news, privacy by tracey

‘The UK government is proposing new powers for law enforcement agencies to tackle cybersecurity threats and online crimes, including the power to require data owners to preserve evidence pending a decision on whether a formal request for seizure of the data by an agency should be made to court.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 16th February 2023

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Judicial review bid has implications for UK SIPP operators – OUT-LAW.com

‘A decision expected from the Court of Appeal in London could re-open the door for the courts to consider the scope of self-invested personal pension scheme (SIPP) operators’ due diligence obligations under Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules, and on their obligations to compensate customers where there have been failings, legal experts have said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th February 2023

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ASA rulings show that gambling brands can still utilise sports personalities – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 15th, 2023 in advertising, children, gambling, news, ombudsmen, sport, young persons by sally

‘The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has determined that two gambling adverts featuring a pair of former England international footballers were not likely to appeal to under-18s.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 14th February 2023

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