‘The High Court has approved the settlement of a civil claim brought by a man with learning disabilities and autism, who was detained for a period of 340 days as there was no safe alternative accommodation available.’
Local Government Lawyer, 27th March 2025
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘While the legalisation of assisted dying/assisted suicide (AD/AS) has enjoyed sustained public support for several decades, Parliament has repeatedly voted decisively against legalisation. This article explores this parliamentary deviation from citizens’ preferences by explaining what shapes MPs’ positions on this free vote issue and, in particular, how (and when) party matters in shaping these positions. It considers both the last Commons vote in 2015 and developments up to July 2024, thus avoiding a snapshot analysis of a single moment in time. It finds that while party mattered in the 2015 vote, it was one of many factors that mattered, and was not obviously the most important. However, developments since 2015 suggest that party is likely to play a greater role in the next vote, which is expected in the current parliamentary term.’
Parliamentary Affairs, 1st March 2025
Source: academic.oup.com
‘Police forces will be given new powers to manage protests near sites of worship, the Home Office has said.’
BBC News, 27th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Proposed laws to give terminally ill adults on the Isle of Man the right to choose to end their own lives have been agreed by the Manx parliament.’
BBC News, 25th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A new assisted dying law for England and Wales could take up to four years to fully implement due to additional safeguards being adopted as the bill goes through Parliament.’
BBC News, 25th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘While many of the industrial relations provisions in the UK’s Employment Rights Bill (ERB) simplify existing industrial relations laws, a strikingly new and detailed framework will allow listed unions physical and digital access to workplaces, an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 24th March 2025
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
’42BR’s Housing team discuss the new Renter’s Rights Bill.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st March 2025
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Late last month, Baroness Deech brought a motion in the House of Lords, “That this House takes note of the law relating to prenuptial agreements”.The debate came against the backdrop of Baroness Deech having (of course) long pursued financial remedies reform through her Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill. She has gone on record as saying that she and Baroness Shackleton were ‘misled’ when, in 2020, they were “guaranteed” a review of the financial elements of divorce during the passage of the no fault divorce legislation; that we are lagging 50 years behind nearly every other country in the western world; and that financial remedies law as it stands “is so antagonistic and unreformed that it undermines the alleged good points of the no-fault divorce law.”’
Financial Remedies Journal, 13th March 2025
Source: financialremediesjournal.com
‘Lawyers have broadly welcomed a key amendment to the ‘end of life’ bill eliminating the requirement for a High Court judge to approve assisted dying requests. The amendment, at committee stage, gives the role to a judge-appointed three person panel. Panellists would be lawyers, social workers and psychiatrists.’
Law Society's Gazette, 13th March 2025
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The Planning and Infrastructure Bill was introduced into the UK parliament on Tuesday and has been heralded by the government as providing for “transformative reforms to get Britain building, tackle blockers and unleash billions in economic growth”. The Bill is wide-ranging. Most of the provisions apply in England and Wales only, though some would have effect in Scotland.’
OUT-LAW.com, 11th March 2025
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The UK government has outlined plans to ban the sale of new leasehold flats in England and Wales in a move designed to embed a new commonhold model into the property market.’
OUT-LAW.com, 6th March 2025
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The Crime and Policing Bill 2024-25 was published on 27 February 2025. The bill is listed for second reading on 10 March 2025.’
House of Commons Library, 6th March 2025
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
‘The UK government has introduced a large number of amendments to the already lengthy Employment Rights Bill (ERB).’
OUT-LAW.com, 5th March 2025
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The housing minister has promised to abolish the centuries-old leasehold system in England and Wales before the end of this parliament, as the government takes the next steps towards an outright ban on new leasehold developments.’
The Guardian, 3rd March 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘David Leach and Madina Sakhi provide insight into the recent proposal to classify workplace harassment as a breach of health and safety obligations.’
Local Government Lawyer, 24th February 2025
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Police will be able to search properties without a warrant for stolen phones or other electronically geotagged items under the government’s crime and policing bill.’
The Guardian, 25th February 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Criminals caught with “signal jammers” will face up to five years in prison under new laws to crack down on gadgets used to steal cars.’
The Independent, 23rd February 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Retailers will be required to report suspicious or bulk purchases of knives, and those caught selling blades to under-18s will face tougher sentences under a new raft of measures to clamp down on young people’s access to weapons labelled Ronan’s law.’
The Guardian, 19th February 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The majority of academy leaders in England say the government’s new schools bill will not affect how they manage their schools, according to a new survey of multi-academy trust chief executives.’
The Guardian, 14th February 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Ministers must heed warnings from the creative industries over the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on copyright and provide them with legal protections, according to MPs.’
The Independent, 12th February 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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