Network and information security laws take effect – OUT-LAW.com
‘New cybersecurity laws impacting organisations across central sectors of the economy have taken effect around Europe.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th May 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
Author: sally
Sellafield faces huge fine over worker’s exposure to radiation – The Guardian
‘Britain’s biggest nuclear waste storage and reprocessing site is facing a potential multimillion-pound fine after an employee was exposed to dangerously high levels of radiation.’
The Guardian, 11th May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Reform for the Family jurisdiction: A message to family judges from the President of the Family Division – Family Law
‘How will the Reform Programme achieve change for the administration of family justice?’
Family Law, 10th May 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Incremental changes to alcohol licensing guidance take effect – OUT-LAW.com
‘Updated guidance setting out how licensing authorities in England and Wales should carry out their duties under the 2003 Licensing Act is now in force, following publication by the Home Office.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th May 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
Hundreds of Companies Facing Legal Action Over Gender Pay Gap Data – Rights Info
‘Hundreds of British companies will face legal action after failing to comply with a new requirement to report the pay gap between male and female staff, Britain’s equality watchdog has revealed.’
Rights Info, 10th May 2018
Source: rightsinfo.org
Breaking up is hard to do: the fate of family law in post-Brexit Britain – Family Law
‘It is now over nine months since the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill was introduced into the House of Commons in July of last year. The Government’s stated aim was to ensure the UK exits the EU with maximum ‘certainty, continuity and control’. We now know that we will be leaving the EU at 11pm on Friday 29 March 2019. It is still unclear as to how this will happen, although the Government has indicated its wish to maintain a deep and special partnership with the EU. With approximately three million EU citizens living in the UK and around one million British citizens living in other EU member states, the implications of Brexit for European couples separating or divorcing and for their families is wide-reaching and of concern to all family practitioners.’
Family Law, 10th May 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Family Division judge refuses council permission to withdraw care proceedings – Local Government Lawyer
‘A Family Division judge has refused an application by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to have care proceedings for child C either dismissed or withdrawn.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th May 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Judge slams council for failing in duty of candour to the court – Litigation Futures
‘The High Court has slammed a London council for failing in its duty of candour and told lawyers that they have a responsibility to ensure that all those involved in local authorities are comply with their duty.’
Litigation Futures, 10th May 2018
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘It’s destroyed my life’: Windrush victim recognised as legal citizen after 13 years – The Guardian
‘In a rare insight into the workings of Lunar House immigration HQ, Hubert Howard recounts how he lost his job and was denied benefits after the Home Office said he was an illegal migrant.’
The Guardian, 10th May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Victory for dog trainer sued for failing to tame terrier as judge rules she’s ‘not dealing with a machine, but a puppy’ – Daily Telegraph
‘A dog trainer to the royals has won a High Court battle with a disgruntled customer after a judge ruled she was “not dealing with a machine, but a puppy”.’
Daily Telegraph, 10th May 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Lords could defy government over Leveson inquiry – The Guardian
‘The battle to establish a new Leveson-style inquiry into the media could continue next week, with peers weighing up whether to overturn the House of Commons’ decision that there is no need for another investigation into the activities of the press.’
The Guardian, 10th May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
MPs to examine Dangerous Dogs Act – BBC News
‘MPs are to investigate the effectiveness of the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act amid figures suggesting there has been an increase in attacks.’
BBC News, 11th May 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lynette White: Police trial collapse report cost £900k – BBC News
‘An independent review into the collapse of a case against eight former police officers who investigated the 1988 murder of Lynette White cost more than £900,000, it has emerged.’
BBC News, 11th May 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The Gender Recognition Act is controversial – can a path to common ground be found? – The Guardian
‘The Gender Recognition Act is controversial – can a path to common ground be found?
In early 2016, the government proposed changes to the law regarding self-identification – there has been furious debate ever since. But could a more nuanced conversation between gender-critical feminists and trans activists now be starting?’
The Guardian, 10th May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
HMCTS behind schedule on “ambitious” court reform programme, says watchdog – Local Government Lawyer
‘HM Courts Service is behind where it expected to be at this stage of its ambitious reform programme, the National Audit Office has warned.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th May 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Top judge predicts revolution in use of legal services and training of lawyers – Legal Futures
‘Technology will revolutionise the way we educate, train, and utilise legal expertise, a senior judge has predicted.’
Legal Futures, 10th May 2018
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Leave.EU fined £70k over breaches of electoral law – The Guardian
‘Leave.EU has been fined £70,000 and its chief officer has been referred to the Metropolitan police after the Electoral Commission found it had breached multiple counts of electoral law during the referendum to leave the European Union.’
The Guardian, 11th May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Gender pay: Hundreds of firms face action over non-disclosure – BBC News
‘Hundreds of companies face legal action after failing to meet an extended deadline to report their gender pay gap, Britain’s equality watchdog said.’
BBC News, 10th May 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Privilege in tax avoidance disputes – OUT-LAW.com
‘In UK tax avoidance disputes there are practical difficulties in asserting legal privilege to prevent legal advice being disclosed to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) where the taxpayer has to explain the motivations behind a transaction, but properly asserting privilege should never be seen as being ‘uncooperative’.’
OUT-LAW.com, 9th May 2019
Source: www.out-law.com
