Keir Starmer’s call for a “Victims’ Law” – all heart and no substance – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted February 4th, 2014 in codes of practice, legislation, news, victims by sally

‘“From a victim’s point of view, our justice system is hardly fit for purpose.. “What is needed is a fundamental rethink, leading to a specific and legally enforceable Victims’ Law, alongside a real and radical shift in attitude and approach.”

So wrote former DPP Sir Kier Starmer QC in an article for the Guardian yesterday in which he proposed a “Victims’ Law”.’

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 4th February 2014

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 3rd, 2014 in legislation by sally

The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and Credit Unions Act 2010 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2014

The Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The HGV Road User Levy Act 2013 (Commencement No.1) Order 2014

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Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014

Posted January 31st, 2014 in elections, legislation, lobbying, third parties, trade unions by sally

Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 published

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Mesothelioma Act 2014

Mesothelioma Act 2014 published

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European Union (Approvals) Act 2014

Posted January 31st, 2014 in EC law, legislation, regulations, treaties by sally

European Union (Approvals) Act 2014 published

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Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014

Posted January 31st, 2014 in auditors, health, legislation, local government by sally

Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 published

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 31st, 2014 in legislation by sally

The Special Educational Needs (Direct Payments) (Pilot Scheme) (Extension and Amendment) Order 2014

The Football Spectators (2014 World Cup Control Period) Order 2014

The Heavy Fuel Oil (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Criminal Justice (Electronic Monitoring) (Responsible Person) Order 2014

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

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The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Prescription of Drugs Etc.) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Welfare Benefits Up-rating Order 2014

The Prohibition of Keeping or Release of Live Fish (Specified Species) (England) Order 2014

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 28th, 2014 in legislation by sally

The Non-Domestic Rating (Designated Areas) Regulations 2014

The Costs in Criminal Cases (Legal Costs) (Exceptions) Regulations 2014

The Civil Legal Aid (Merits Criteria) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Uplands Transitional Payment Regulations 2014

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 24th, 2014 in legislation by sally

The Police Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Marriage of Same Sex Couples (Registration of Buildings and Appointment of Authorised Persons) Regulations 2014

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2014

The National Health Service Pension Scheme, Additional Voluntary Contributions, Compensation for Premature Retirement and Injury Benefits (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) (Married Same Sex Couples) Regulations 2014

The National Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Non-Domestic Rating (Rates Retention) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

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The Iran (European Union Financial Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Electricity (Exemption from the Requirement for a Generation Licence) (Berry Burn) Order 2014

The Port Security (Port of Medway) Designation Order 2014

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 22nd, 2014 in legislation by sally

The Road User Charging Schemes (Penalty Charges, Adjudication and Enforcement) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Structural Funds (Welsh Ministers) Regulations 2014

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 21st, 2014 in legislation by sally

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provision) Order 2014

The Non-Domestic Rating (Small Business Rate Relief) (England) (Amendment) Order 2014

The Billing Authorities (Anticipation of Precepts) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2014

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 16th, 2014 in legislation by sally

The Statutory Sick Pay (Maintenance of Records) (Revocation) Regulations 2014

The Machine Games Duty (Types of Machine) Order 2014

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Commencement No. 7 and Transitory Provision) Order 2014

The Categories of Gaming Machine (Amendment) Regulations 2014

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 15th, 2014 in legislation by sally

The Lymington Harbour (Works) Revision Order 2014

The Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Pension Protection Fund and Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling and Compensation Cap) Order 2014

The Port Security (Port of Plymouth) Designation Order 2014

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 13th, 2014 in legislation by sally

The Mobile Homes (Site Rules) (England) Regulations 2014

The Architects Act 1997 (Amendments etc) Order 2014

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 10th, 2014 in legislation by sally

The Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Order 2014

The Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (European Central Counterparty N.V.) Regulations 2014

The Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Closure of Prisons Order 2014

The Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 6th, 2014 in legislation by sally

The Designation of Schools Having a Religious Character (Independent Schools) (England) (No. 3) Order 2013

The Railway Byelaws Amendment Order 2013

The Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Public Record Office (Fees) Regulations 2013

London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2013

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Posted December 20th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Infrastructure Planning (Business or Commercial Projects) Regulations 2013

The Corporation Tax Act 2009, Section 582 (Contract for Differences) (Amendment) Order 2013

The Postal Administration Rules 2013

The Family Procedure (Amendment No.3) Rules 2013

The Local Authority (Duty to Secure Early Years Provision Free of Charge) Regulations 2013

The Police Federation (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Port Security (Ports of Cardiff, Barry and Newport) Designation Order 2013

The Agricultural or Forestry Tractors (Emission of Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants) and Tractor etc (EC Type-Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The National Grid (King’s Lynn B Power Station Connection) Order 2013

The Port Security (Port of Shoreham) Designation Order 2013

The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) (No. 2) Order 2013

The Port Security (Port of Belfast) Designation Order 2013

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted December 19th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Taxation of Regulatory Capital Securities Regulations 2013

The Representation of the People (Scotland) (Description of Electoral Registers and Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Habitual Residence) Amendment Regulations 2013

The Civil Legal Aid (Merits Criteria) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2013

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Designated Consumer Bodies) Order 2013

The Export Control (North Korea and Ivory Coast Sanctions and Syria Amendment) Order 2013

The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2013

The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2013

The Territorial Sea (Limits) (Amendment) Order 2013

The Fishery Limits (Revocation) Order 2013

The Continental Shelf (Designation of Areas) Order 2013

The Exclusive Economic Zone Order 2013

The Libya (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2013

The Scotland Act 1998 (Agency Arrangements) (Specification) Order 2013

The School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2013

The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution) (Limits) (Revocation) Regulations 2013

The Infrastructure Planning (Business or Commercial Projects) Regulations 2013

The HGV Road User Levy (HMRC Information Gateway) Regulations 2013

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