RT fined £200,000 for breaching impartiality rules – The Guardian
‘RT has been fined £200,000 by the media regulator for breaching impartiality rules.’
The Guardian, 26th July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Category: codes of practice
Police must offer women detainees period products under new rules – BBC News
‘Police in England and Wales must offer female detainees free sanitary products in case they are on their period while in custody, under new legislation.’
BBC News, 23rd July 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Victims’ commissioner calls for shake-up of laws to allow thousands of victims of crime right to appeal “soft” sentences – Daily Telegraph
‘Thousands of victims of crime currently denied the right to appeal “soft” sentences should be allowed to do so, says the victims’ commissioner, as she today calls for a shake-up of the law.’
Daily Telegraph, 20th July 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Government to legislate for legal advice on NDAs – Legal Futures
‘The government has pledged to change the law to ensure that employees signing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) receive independent legal advice.’
Legal Futures, 22nd July 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Code aims to improve standard of private prosecutions – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Lawyers advising clients in the controversial area of private prosecutions have published a code that aims to improve the standard of prosecutions and increase judicial understanding of the process.’
Law Society's Gazette, 18th July 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Civil remedies will remain vital for companies despite new fraud code – OUT-LAW.com
‘Civil recovery remedies will remain a vital tool for defrauded companies seeking recovery of stolen funds regardless of new industry initiatives such as the authorised push payment (APP) fraud code, according to an expert at Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law.’
OUT-LAW.com, 16th July 2019
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
New rights for victims of crime – Ministry of Justice
‘Victims of crime will receive greater support under government plans to boost their rights at every stage of the justice system.’
Ministry of Justice, 17th July 2019
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Social housing: changes to intervention and enforcement – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Regulator of Social Housing is running a consultation on changes to its guidance on intervention, enforcement and use of powers. Sarah Greenhalgh analyses the proposals.’
Local Government Lawyer, 12th July 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
The Warwick ‘rape chat’ case exposes universities’ failings on sexual violence – The Guardian
‘A series of mishandled sexual assault cases have shown how university policies aren’t supporting students.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
SRA: ‘Independent solicitors’ could come together in chambers – Legal Futures
‘The new breed of freelance solicitor – or what will officially be called an ‘independent solicitor’ – could join forces with others in a chambers-style arrangement, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has suggested.’
Legal Futures, 5th July 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
University conducted flawed disciplinary proceedings in removing MA student from social work over disapproval of homosexual acts: Court of Appeal – Local Government Lawyer
‘A university conducted flawed disciplinary proceedings when it removed an MA student from a social work course for fitness to practice reasons, after he expressed religions views on a public social media platform disapproving of homosexual acts.’
Local Government Lawyer, 5th July 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
The New Electronic Communications Code clarified – Falcon Chambers
‘The Upper Tribunal has recently provided helpful clarification of the workings of several aspects of the new Electronic Communications Code (“the Code”) introduced by the Digital Economy Act 2017, which came into force on 28 December 2017.’
Falcon Chambers, June 2019
Source: www.falcon-chambers.com
Courts to consider wider consequences of arson and criminal damage – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Courts are expected to get tougher on people who vandalise listed buildings, start a fire at a school or cause criminal damage at a train station under guidelines unveiled today. The Sentencing Council says its arson guidelines, which come into force in October, acknowledge that harm can include psychological effects and damage to property can be about more than just the financial value.’
Law Society's Gazette, 3rd July 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Court of Protection issues ruling in test case on appointment of personal welfare deputies – Local Government Lawyer
‘A Court of Protection judge has clarified the circumstances in which family members may become personal welfare deputies for people aged over 18, calling for the Code of Practice under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to be redrafted.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd July 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Guidelines “preserve GCs’ independence amidst corporate tension” – Legal Futures
‘Comprehensive guidelines to boost the roles of, and relationships between, in-house lawyers (IHLs) and non-executive directors (NEDs), have been drawn up in the hope of minimising the chances of an ethical lapse damaging both the companies they serve and the public interest.’
Legal Futures, 28th June 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Reasonable Expenses and intentional homelessness – Nearly Legal
‘Samuels v Birmingham City Council (2019) UKSC 28. The Supreme Court, finally, has delivered its judgment on the issue of the assessment of “reasonable expenses” when considering the affordability of rent in homelessness decisions.’
Nearly Legal, 16th June 2019
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
New guidance needed to improve anti-money laundering regime – Law Commission
‘A new advisory board and statutory guidance would reduce wasted time and improve the UK’s ability to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing, the Law Commission has announced.’
Law Commission, 18th June 2019
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
Pension code of practice updated as industry cracks down on scammers – OUT-LAW.com
‘The updated Pensions Scam Industry Group (PSIG) code of practice (107 page / 2.6MB PDF) includes a number of changes, such as guidance designed to help trustees and providers deal with claims management companies and updates on how to notify the UK’s fraud reporting centre Action Fraud of scams.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th June 2019
Source: www.out-law.com
Law Society’s defence of NDA guidance draws heavy fire – Legal Futures
‘The Law Society’s defence of its practice note on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) has not silenced its critics, with the leading academic in the field accusing Chancery Lane of “putting PR before principles”.’
Legal Futures, 3rd June 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
