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“Britain’s largest newspaper groups are on a collision course with the Government over press regulation, after last night signalling their anger at the imposition of ‘several deeply contentious’ issues in a Royal Charter announced in Parliament by the Prime Minister.”

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The Independent, 19th March 2013

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Are Bills of Rights Necessary in Common Law Systems? – Justice Dyson Heydon AC

Posted March 18th, 2013 in human rights, legislation, news by sally

Are Bills of Rights Necessary in Common Law Systems?

Justice Dyson Heydon AC

Inner Temple Reader’s Lecture Series, 21st January 2013

Source: www.innertemple.org.uk

Jacob Rowbottom: Entrenching a Royal Charter – some initial thoughts – UK Constitutional Law Group

Posted March 18th, 2013 in bills, charters, legislation, media, news, parliament by sally

“After much political manoeuvring over the weekend, a deal has been struck on the Royal Charter to implement Leveson. A key point is that it will prevent the Charter being unilaterally changed by future governments.”

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UK Constitutional Law Group, 18th March 2013

Source: www.ukconstitutionallaw.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 15th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The East Hertfordshire and Stevenage (Boundary Change) Order 2013

The Gateshead and Northumberland (Boundary Change) Order 2013

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (PRA-regulated Activities) Order 2013

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Threshold Conditions) Order 2013

The Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (General Provisions) (Wales) Regulations 2013

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2013

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Services Compensation Scheme) Order 2013

The Finance Act 2012, Schedule 14 (Appointed Day) Order 2013

The Brechfa Forest West Wind Farm Order 2013

The Apprenticeships (Modifications to the Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England) Order 2013

The Plant Health (Export Certification) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013

The National Health Service Trusts (Originating Capital) Order 2013

The Apprenticeships (the Apprenticeship Offer) (Prescribed Persons) Regulations 2013

The Social Security (Contributions) (Re-rating) Order 2013

The Social Security (Contributions) (Limits and Thresholds) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Capital Gains Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Trafficking People for Exploitation Regulations 2013

The Diocese of Lincoln (Educational Endowments) (Rippingale Church of England School) Order 2013

The Diocese of Lincoln (Educational Endowments) (Winterton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School) Order 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Cameron pulls the plug on press talks – and sets stage for fight – The Guardian

Posted March 15th, 2013 in freedom of expression, legislation, media, news, parliament, reports by sally

“PM’s ejector-seat diplomacy over Leveson leaves him facing a complex parliamentary battle.”

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The Guardian, 14th March 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Judges would regret Human Rights Act repeal, warns Lady Hale – The Guardian

Posted March 14th, 2013 in human rights, judges, judiciary, legislation, news, repeals by sally

“UK’s most senior female judge says withdrawing from Strasbourg human rights court would require Britain to exit EU.”

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The Guardian, 14th March 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 13th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Amendment) Order 2013

The Infrastructure Planning (Prescribed Consultees and Interested Parties etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Network Rail (Seaham Level Crossing) Order 2013

The Gloucestershire Care Services National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Order 2013

The Criminal Legal Aid (Contribution Orders) Regulations 2013

The Managed Motorway (Actively Managed Hard Shoulder and Variable Speed Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2013

The Benefit Cap (Housing Benefit) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Civil Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Payment for Services) Regulations 2013

The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2013

The Medicines (Products for Human Use) (Fees) Regulations 2013

The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013

The Infrastructure Planning (Miscellaneous Prescribed Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Infrastructure Planning (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements and Assessment of Resources) Amendment (England) Regulations 2013

The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Fees) Order 2013

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Over the Counter Derivatives, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories) Regulations 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Let’s rip up the Human Rights Act – Hardwicke Chambers

Posted March 12th, 2013 in human rights, legislation, news, repeals by sally

“UK justice secretary Chris Grayling’s call for the repeal of the Human Rights Act 1998 has led to claims that he is betraying British values, and damaging Britain’s reputation abroad. But it is time for a grown-up debate about what, exactly, this piece of legislation has done to enhance our civil liberties and fundamental freedoms.”

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Hardwick Chambers, 11th March 2013

Source: www.hardwicke.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 11th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Operation of Air Services in the Community (Pricing etc.) Regulations 2013The Inter-authority Recoupment (England) Regulations 2013

The Plant Health (Fees) (England) Regulations 2013

The National Health Service (Clinical Negligence Scheme) Amendment Regulations 2013

The Residential Family Centres (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013

The Civil Legal Aid (Statutory Charge) Regulations 2013

The Financial Services Act 2012 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Order 2013

The Criminal Legal Aid (Recovery of Defence Costs Orders) Regulations 2013

The Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Payment for Services) (Legal Persons) Regulations 2013

The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (Review of Maps) (England) Regulations 2013

The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2013

The Cattle Identification (Amendment) Regulations 2013

Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Fees and Frequency of Inspections) (Children’s Homes etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Loss of Tax Credits (Specified Day) Order 2013

The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order 2013

The Social Security Pensions (Low Earnings Threshold) Order 2013

The Social Security Pensions (Flat Rate Accrual Amount) Order 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 8th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Commencement No. 5 and Saving and Transitional Provision) Order 2013

The Functions of the National Health Service Commissioning Board and the NHS Business Services Authority (Awdurdod Gwasanaethau Busnes y GIG) (Primary Dental Services) (England) Regulations 2013

The Non-Domestic Rating and Council Tax (Definition of Domestic Property and Dwelling) (England) Order 2013

The Council Tax (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Food (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation) (England) Regulations 2013

The Valuation Tribunal for England (Council Tax and Rating Appeals) (Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Capital Allowances (First-year Tax Credits) Order 2013

The Tax Law Rewrite Acts (Amendment) Order 2013

The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2013

The Civil Legal Aid (Connected Matters) Regulations 2013

The Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (England) Regulations 2013

The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) Regulations 2013

The Local Authorities (Contracting Out of Tax Billing, Collection and Enforcement Functions) (Amendment) (England) Order 2013

The Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Detection of Fraud and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2013

The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Tax Consequences) Order 2013

The Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2013

The European Parliamentary (United Kingdom Representatives) Pensions (Amendment) Order 2013

The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances), (Dental Charges) and (Travel Expenses and Remission of Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The National Health Service (Clinical Commissioning Groups – Payments in Respect of Quality) Regulations 2013

The Criminal Legal Aid (Financial Resources) Regulations 2013

The Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (England) Order 2013

The Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Representations and Appeals) (Wales) Regulations 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Scott Stephenson: The Constitutional Significance of Statutory Repeal: How Far Can Parliament Turn Back the Clock? – UK Constitutional Law Group

Posted March 7th, 2013 in constitutional reform, human rights, legislation, news, repeals, treaties by sally

“The current system for human rights protection in the UK is once again under siege. In the last week, statements were made indicating that the Conservative Party’s manifesto for the next election would include major reforms to current arrangements. Chris Grayling, Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor, declared that a future Conservative Government would repeal the UK Human Rights Act 1998 ‘and start[] again’, suggesting that it would be replaced by alternative legislation. Theresa May, Home Secretary, announced that the manifesto would include a promise to withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights.”

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UK Constitutional Law Group, 7th March 2013

Source: www.ukconstitutionallaw.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 7th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Act 2012 (Commencement) Order 2013

The Legal Aid (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2013

The Council Tax Benefit Abolition (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2013

The Occupational and Stakeholder Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2013

The Building Societies (Core Capital Deferred Shares) Regulations 2013

The National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) Regulations 2013

The Merchant Shipping (Passengers’ Rights) Regulations 2013

The Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013

The Non-Domestic Rating (Rates Retention) Regulations 2013

The Social Security (Information-sharing in relation to Welfare Services etc.) Amendment and Prescribed Bodies Regulations 2013

The Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Social Security (Claims and Payments) Amendment Regulations 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

MPs seek ‘fundamental review’ of RIPA after raising concerns with oversight of undercover police work – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 7th, 2013 in interception, investigatory powers, legislation, news, police, reports, telecommunications by sally

“The Government should commit to a ‘fundamental review’ of UK legislation that governs surveillance practices and the interception of communications, a Parliamentary committee has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 5th March 2013

Source: www.out-law.com