‘Busybody’ fines up 42% in 2023 in England and Wales, report shows – The Guardian

‘On-the-spot penalties issued for offences including swearing, shouting, idling, loitering and begging, known as “busybody” fines, jumped 42% in 2023, according to a new report.’

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The Guardian, 6th December 2024

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FCA reforms clarify e-money customer fund protection requirements – OUT-LAW.com

‘Proposals by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority will directly affect the way in which e-money firms handle customer funds prior to and during an insolvency process.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 4th December 2024

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Consultation on right to renew business tenancies published – Law Commission

Posted November 19th, 2024 in consultations, landlord & tenant, Law Commission, leases, news by tracey

‘Today the Law Commission has published its first consultation paper considering how the right to renew business tenancies, set out in Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (and which is called “security of tenure”), is working and whether it meets the needs of business tenants and landlords. The Commission would like to hear from businesses, landlords, their representative bodies and advisors, and anyone else affected by the legislation.’

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Law Commission, 19th November 2024

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Review of litigation funding in England leads to consultation on future regulation – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 15th, 2024 in civil justice, consultations, news, third parties by sally

‘Businesses with experience of third-party litigation funding (TPF) in England and Wales have the chance to respond to a government-backed consultation and help shape the future regulation of this market.’

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OUT-LAW.com. 14th November 2024

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ADP RPO UK Ltd v Haycocks – Blackstone Chambers

Posted November 14th, 2024 in chambers articles, consultations, news, redundancy by sally

‘On 29 October 2024, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in the case of ADP RPO UK Ltd v Haycocks. The decision addresses the principles governing the fairness of non-statutory redundancy consultations and is the first time that the Court of Appeal had confirmed that the ‘British Coal’ principles apply to an assessment of the fairness of a redundancy procedure.’

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Blackstone Chambers, 30th October 2024

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Employment law silks clash over impact of BSB equality duty – Legal Futures

Posted November 12th, 2024 in barristers, consultations, diversity, equality, news, standards by tracey

‘Two leading employment law silks have clashed over the new, proactive equality duty proposed by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).’

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Legal Futures, 12th November 2024

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High Court case over closure of nurseries dropped – BBC News

Posted November 7th, 2024 in children, consultations, judicial review, local government, London, news by tracey

‘A High Court challenge over plans to close children’s centres in east London has been dropped after the council accepted its consultation was “unlawful”.’

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BBC News, 7th November 2024

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Law Commission seeks views on disabled children’s social care law – Law Commission

‘Today the Law Commission publishes a consultation paper on disabled children’s social care law and whether it meets the needs of disabled children and their families.’

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Law Commission, 8th October 2024

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Labour’s employment rights bill: what key changes will it bring? – The Guardian

Posted October 10th, 2024 in bills, consultations, employment, news by sally

‘Labour’s employment rights bill is the biggest step towards enacting one of its key election offers: to make sweeping changes to rights at work and improve pay. Here are the main details of the legislation, though much of it will take more than two years to consult on and implement.’

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The Guardian, 10th October 2024

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Law Commission launches consultation on “out of date” disabled children’s social care law – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Law Commission has today (8 October) published a consultation paper on disabled children’s social care law, as part of a review to ensure it is fairer, simpler and more up to date.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th October 2024

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Law Commission consultation on burial and cremation law – Law & Religion UK

‘The law on burial and cremation in England and Wales, some of which dates back to the mid-19th century, is complicated and outdated. It has evolved as a patchwork of different laws which apply to different burial grounds depending on who operates them (eg the Church of England, local authorities or private owners). There are also gaps in the law. Burial space is running out, with the situation worst in some urban areas. Grave reuse has long been seen as a solution to this problem, but not all burial grounds are permitted to reuse graves.’

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Law & Religion UK, 3rd October 2024

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Ministry issues call for evidence on access to justice and Aarhus Convention – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has issued a call for evidence seeking views on options to bring the UK’s policies into compliance with its obligation under the access to justice provision of the Aarhus Convention.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 1st October 2024

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FCA signals softening of ‘name and shame’ proposals as enforcement approach evolves – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 1st, 2024 in consultations, enforcement, financial regulation, news by tracey

‘The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) approach to regulatory enforcement in UK financial services is evolving, as it aims to become more data and technology driven and focus on faster investigations, greater transparency and closer collaboration with other regulators and stakeholders.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 30th September 2024

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New equality duty will not impact cab-rank rule, says BSB chief – Legal Futures

Posted September 27th, 2024 in barristers, consultations, diversity, equality, news by sally

‘The Bar Standards Board’s (BSB) controversial proposal for new equality rules will not affect the cab-rank rule and will not lead to quotas, its director general said yesterday.’

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Legal Futures, 27th September 2024

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Key changes to ICAEW Professional Indemnity Insurance requirements – Kingsley Napley Regulatory Blog

Posted September 25th, 2024 in accountants, chambers articles, consultations, insurance, news by sally

‘In December 2023, the ICAEW Regulatory Board, along with the Professional Indemnity Insurance Committee (PIIC), began reviewing ICAEW’s insurance requirements. A consultation on the proposed changes was held from 18 October to 14 December 2023. After reviewing the feedback, the ICAEW has confirmed changes to the Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) regime to take effect on 1 September 2024. This blog will explore the PII requirements, a summary of key changes and their purpose and impact.’

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Kingsley Napley Regulatory Blog, 23rd September 2024

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Reform of Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Proposed – Law Commission

Posted September 23rd, 2024 in consultations, Law Commission, news, statute law revision by tracey

‘The Law Commission has today published a consultation paper containing provisional proposals for reform to the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.’

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Law Commission, 17th September 2024

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New BSB duty “would require barristers to become social engineers” – Legal Futures

Posted September 11th, 2024 in barristers, consultations, diversity, equality, freedom of expression, news by tracey

‘More high-profile figures have expressed their concern at the Bar Standards Board’s plan to impose a new positive duty on barristers to act in a way that “advances” equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).’

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Legal Futures, 11th September 2024

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Bar Standards Board consults on revised proposals to promote equality, diversity and inclusion at the Bar – Bar Standards Board

Posted September 4th, 2024 in barristers, codes of practice, consultations, diversity, equality, news by tracey

‘The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today launched a public consultation on new rules to promote equality, diversity and inclusion at the Bar. Despite improvements in diversity in recent years, there remain significant challenges for the Bar in promoting access to the profession, in retaining qualified practitioners and in addressing bullying, discrimination and harassment. The regulator is therefore asking for a further step change in the profession’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion.’

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Bar Standards Board, 3rd September 2024

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Court backs government over A38 flyover scheme – BBC News

Posted August 28th, 2024 in consultations, environmental health, news, planning, pollution, roads by tracey

‘A judge has thrown out a legal challenge brought by campaigners, which was preventing changes being made to three major road junctions in Derby.’

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BBC News, 28th August 2024

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Legal bid to stop 25% cut in affordable childcare – BBC News

‘Hackney Council is facing a High Court challenge by campaigners battling to save two children’s centres from closure.’

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BBC News, 18th August 2024

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