legislation – Page 74 – Current Awareness

‘Britain’s senior police officers have called for tighter laws to increase the likelihood of prosecution of those who carry out female genital mutilation (FGM) and of the parents who let it happen to their daughters.’

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The Guardian, 3rd March 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 24th, 2014 in legislation by sally

The Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2014

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2014

The Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Crossrail (Paddington Station Bakerloo Line Connection) Order 2014

The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The HGV Road User Levy (Exemption of Vehicles) Regulations 2014

The Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Commencement No.4 and Consequential Provision) Order 2014

The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums (Civil Sanctions) (Amendment) Order 2014

The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Road Safety (Financial Penalty Deposit) (Amendment) Order 2014

The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Road Traffic Offenders (Additional Offences) Order 2014

The Syria (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2014

The Transfer of Functions (Elections) Order 2014

The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) (England) (Amendment) Order 2014

The European Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officers’ and Local Returning Officers’ Charges) (Great Britain and Gibraltar) Order 2014

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consumer Credit) (Designated Activities) Order 2014

The Local Justice Areas Order 2014

The Further Education Loans (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Employment Tribunals (Early Conciliation: Exemptions and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2014

The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Commencement No. 5, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2014

The Fixed Penalty (Amendment) Order 2014

The Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 11th, 2014 in legislation by sally

The West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (Transfer of Property, Rights and Liabilities) Order 2014

The Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) Amendment Regulations 2014

The Urban Development Corporations in England (Area and Constitution) Order 2014

The Three Rivers (Electoral Changes) Order 2014

The Police Act 1997 (Commencement No. 12) (England and Wales) Order 2014

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 10th, 2014 in legislation by sally

The NHS Bodies (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2014

The Industrial and Provident Societies and Credit Unions (Arrangements, Reconstructions and Administration) Order 2014

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 16 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions) Order 2014

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 10th, 2014 in law reports, legislation by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Edem v The Information Commissioner & Anor [2014] EWCA Civ 92 (07 February 2014)

Walker Construction (UK) Ltd v Quayside Homes Ltd & Anor [2014] EWCA Civ 93 (07 February 2014)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Unison, R (on the application of) v The Lord Chancellor & Anor [2014] EWHC 218 (Admin) (07 February 2014)

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council & Ors, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills [2014] EWHC 232 (Admin) (07 February 2014)

High Court (Commercial Court)

OMV Petrom SA v Glencore International AG [2014] EWHC 242 (Comm) (07 February 2014)

Euroil Ltd v Cameroon Offshore Petroleum Sarl [2014] EWHC 215 (Comm) (07 February 2014)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Waterdance Ltd v Kingston Marine Services Ltd [2014] EWHC 224 (TCC) (07 February 2014)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 7th, 2014 in legislation by sally

The Housing Benefit (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consumer Credit) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2014

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Appointed Representatives) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Olive Oil (Marketing Standards) Regulations 2014

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

The Housing Benefit (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2014

The St George’s Healthcare National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2014

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 4th, 2014 in legislation by sally

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2014

The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Guidance on the Making or Renewing of National Security Determinations) Order 2014

The Industrial and Provident Societies and Credit Unions (Electronic Communications) Order 2014

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

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

Source: www.halsburyslawexhange.co.uk