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Changes to the Seizure Provisions Under the Criminal Finance Act 2017 – Drystone Chambers

Posted June 9th, 2017 in forfeiture, legislation, news, police, proceeds of crime, search & seizure, statutory interpretation by sally

‘On the 27th April 2017 the Criminal Finance Act (‘CFA 2017’) received Royal Assent. The Criminal Finance Act 2017 ushers in wide-ranging reforms to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (‘POCA 2002’). This article is part of a series of short comment pieces highlighting some of the main changes the CFA 2017 makes. It also covers issues related to Barnaby’s previous piece which set out some of the changes the Criminal Finance Bill enacted.’

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Drystone Chambers, 30th May 2017

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Colin Harvey and Daniel Holder: The Great Repeal Bill and the Good Friday Agreement – Cementing a Stalemate or Constitutional Collision Course? – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted June 7th, 2017 in agreements, bills, brexit, consent, constitutional law, devolution, devolution issues, EC law, international relations, legislation, ministers' powers and duties, news, Northern Ireland, political parties, referendums, repeals, treaties by sally

‘As predicted, Brexit is proving to be profoundly destabilising for the peace process and the constitutional politics of Northern Ireland. An outcome that lacks the consent of the people of Northern Ireland (a majority voted to remain) is re-opening fundamental questions about future relationships across these islands. We argue that this constitutional mess has potentially created a ‘perfect storm’, and leaves many here struggling with the troubling consequences.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 6th June 2017

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May: I’ll rip up human rights laws that impede new terror legislation – The Guardian

Posted June 7th, 2017 in elections, human rights, intelligence services, legislation, news, terrorism, terrorism prevention & investigation measures by sally

‘Theresa May has declared she is prepared to rip up human rights laws to impose new restrictions on terror suspects, as she sought to gain control over the security agenda just 36 hours before the polls open.’

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The Guardian, 6th June 2017

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 6th, 2017 in legislation by sally

The Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Communication Services on Aircraft) (Exemption) Regulations 2017

The Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officers’ Charges) (No. 2) Order 2017

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

What is the Fixed-term Parliaments Act ? – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 1st, 2017 in constitutional law, elections, legislation, news, parliament, time limits by sally

‘The conditions for when a snap election can be called were significantly restricted by the Fixed-term Parliaments Act of 2011. The Act of Parliament, which was part of the Conservative–Liberal Democrat coalition agreement produced after the 2010 general election, was introduced fixed-term elections to the Westminster parliament.’

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Daily Telegraph, 31st May 2017

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Defamation cases slump to nine-year low – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 30th, 2017 in defamation, internet, legislation, news, statistics by sally

‘The number of reported defamation cases in the UK is at the lowest level since 2008/9, partly due to the Defamation Act 2013, according to research published today.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 30th May 2017

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 26th, 2017 in legislation by sally

The Common Agricultural Policy (Control and Enforcement, Cross-Compliance, Scrutiny of Transactions and Appeals) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2017

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 29 and Commencement No. 17, 19, 22, 23 and 24 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions (Modification)) Order 2017

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Robert Craig: Zombie Prerogatives Should Remain Decently Buried: Replacing the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 (Part 1) – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted May 24th, 2017 in constitutional reform, elections, legislation, news, parliament, political parties, repeals, royal prerogative, statute law revision by sally

‘In the light of widespread dissatisfaction with the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 (‘FTPA’), the Conservative party manifesto states, at page 43, “We will repeal the Fixed-term Parliaments Act”. This post explores the constitutional implications if, as seems likely, the Conservative Government continues to command a majority in the House of Commons after the election and seeks to convince Parliament to repeal the Act.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 24th May 2017

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Charities may face criminal sanctions as ‘gagging law’ backdated before election – The Guardian

Posted May 22nd, 2017 in charities, elections, legislation, lobbying, news, retrospectivity, sanctions by sally

‘UK charities face a permanent “chilling effect” on their campaigns after the Electoral Commission said they must declare any work that could be deemed political over the past 12 months to ensure they are not in breach of the Lobbying Act.’

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The Guardian, 21st May 2017

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New Acts – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 15th, 2017 in legislation by sally

Higher Education and Research Act 2017

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

A bluffers guide to the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 – Nearly Legal

Posted May 15th, 2017 in homelessness, housing, legislation, legislative drafting, local government, news, statutory duty by sally

‘The Homelessness Reduction Act has now received royal assent. The Act itself is here. There is no date yet for it to come into force – there will need to be statutory guidance produced first – and the current guess is that it is likely to be in 2018. Of course, what the Act mostly does is amend Housing Act 1996 Part VII.’

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Nearly Legal, 14th May 2017

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Facebook users will be given new legal right to delete all posts they made as teenagers, Tories announce – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 15th, 2017 in employment, fines, internet, legislation, news, young persons by sally

‘Facebook users will be given a new legal right to wipe clean all photos, messages and information that they put online before turning 18 under a new manifesto pledge announced by Theresa May.’

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Daily Telegraph, 12th May 2017

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Freedom of Information Act document leaks could become criminal – The Guardian

Posted May 15th, 2017 in consultations, freedom of information, Law Commission, legislation, news, official secrets act, prosecutions, whistleblowers by sally

‘Whistleblowers and journalists could be imprisoned for revealing documents that can be obtained through freedom of information requests, campaigners have warned.’

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The Guardian, 14th May 2017

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 11th, 2017 in legislation by sally

The Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officer’s Charges) (Northern Ireland) Order 2017

The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2017

The Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Order 2017

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

New Acts – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 9th, 2017 in legislation by sally

Criminal Finances Act 2017

Digital Economy Act 2017

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 5th, 2017 in legislation by sally

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2017

The Town and Country Planning (Compensation) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2017

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2017

The Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officers’ Charges) Order 2017

The Specified Agreement on Driving Disqualifications Regulations 2017

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Brexit may cost MPs and peers the power to pass laws, says former judge – The Guardian

Posted May 4th, 2017 in bills, brexit, constitutional law, constitutional reform, EC law, judges, legislation, news, parliament, treaties by sally

‘The “legislative tsunami” unleashed by Brexit will deliver the “greatest challenge” in history to the integrity of parliament’s procedures, a former lord chief justice has said. Lord Judge raised his concerns that by the time Brexit is completed and the “great repeal bill” enacted, MPs and peers will have effectively given away their powers to pass laws.’

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The Guardian, 3rd May 2017

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 3rd, 2017 in legislation by sally

The Electoral Registration Pilot Scheme (England and Wales) Order 2017

The Electoral Registration Pilot Scheme (England) (Amendment) Order 2017

The Immigration Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) (Biometrics and Legal Aid) Regulations 2017

The Proscribed Organisations (Name Change) Order 2017

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

‘Failure to prevent’ offences on course for September as legislation clears parliament – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 2nd, 2017 in company law, crime prevention, legislation, news, tax evasion by sally

‘New corporate criminal offences of failing to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion are on course to be introduced in September as planned following the passage of the underlying legislation through parliament.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 28th April 2017

Source: www.out-law.com