Thomas Poole and Elena De Nictolis: The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted May 19th, 2026 in news by sally

‘After months of parliamentary debate, the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (‘English Devolution Act’) received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. The Act has important implications for the relationship between central and local government and the long-running ‘English question’ in UK constitutional politics.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 19th May 2026

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

Beyond yes and no: the concept of consent in law – Law Pod UK

Posted May 19th, 2026 in news by sally

‘In this episode of LawPod UK, Lucy McCann is joined by Jasper Gold and Paula Kelly of 1 Crown Office Row to explore the concept of consent.

The discussion ranges from philosophical theories of consent to informed consent in medical law after Montgomery, the limits of consent to harm in criminal law, and the role of deception in sexual offences. Along the way, the episode considers broader questions of autonomy, paternalism, and the different functions consent performs across modern law.’

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Law Pod UK, 18th May 2026

Source: audioboom.com