Drone rules made law to reduce threat to aircraft – The Guardian
‘The government has announced measures to tackle the dangers drones can pose to people, aircraft and airports.’
The Guardian, 30th May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Category: penalties
Councils demand streamlined court process for fly-tipping offences – Local Government Lawyer
‘Councils have called on the Government to “urgently streamline” the courts and prosecution process for fly-tipping offences.’
Local Government Lawyer, 14th May 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Network and information security laws take effect – OUT-LAW.com
‘New cybersecurity laws impacting organisations across central sectors of the economy have taken effect around Europe.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th May 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
Final UK network and information security laws published – OUT-LAW.com
‘UK laws which will implement the EU’s Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive have been finalised and published.’
OUT-LAW.com, 27th April 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
SRA appeals “unduly lenient” penalty handed out to solicitor found guilty of sexual assault – Legal Futures
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is to appeal a tribunal’s decision to suspend a solicitor found guilty of sexual assault as being too lenient, Legal Futures can reveal.’
Legal Futures, 25th April 2018
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
New Europe law makes it easy to find out what your boss has said about you – The Guardian
‘General Data Protection Regulation holds that anyone in Europe can ask any company for the data it has on them.’
The Guardian, 24th April 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Clerical abuse of spiritual power and authority: Penalty – Law & Religion UK
‘Our post on 12 March 2018 reported the announcement by the Diocese of Oxford that a two-year penalty had been imposed on the Revd Timothy Davis, following the recent penalty hearing, Decision of the CDM Tribunal, 8 December 2017, (“the Abingdon case”). The Determination of the penalty has now been published formally by the CofE and in this post we examine aspects of “clerical abuse of spiritual power and authority”, raised in this decision and in the evidence given to the IICSA hearing on the Anglican Church.’
Law & Religion UK, 26th March 2018
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
Accountants and lawyers ‘must report’ aggressive tax avoidance schemes – The Guardian
‘Accountants, bankers and lawyers will face penalties if they fail to report aggressive tax avoidance schemes that help companies or individuals move money to offshore havens, under a new European Union law.’
The Guardian, 13th March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Crackdown on mobile phones at the wheel has cut number offences by half – Daily Telegraph
‘A crackdown on mobile phone use at the wheel has cut the number of offences by half, new figures show.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st March 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
DEFRA consults on allowing councils to fine people over fly-tipping – Local Government Lawyer
‘Local authorities could have the option of fining those whose waste ends up fly-tipped or illegally dumped rather than having to pursue them through the courts, under proposals put out for consultation by the Government today.’
Local Government Lawyer, 15th January 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Another £400k penalty for a cyber security breach – Technology Law Update
‘The Information Commissioner’s Office has imposed a £400,000 fine on mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse following a 2015 cyber attack. Originating from an IP address in Vietnam, the hack went on for 15 days before detection. It exposed the personal data of more than three million customers and 1,000 members of staff.’
Technology Law Update, 11th January 2018
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
SRA ponders penalties for failure to publish complaints data – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority has indicated that firms are to face disciplinary action if they do not abide by a potential requirement to publish data about complaints they receive – as research reveals that more than 90% of consumers want to see more transparency.’
Law Society's Gazette, 14th December 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Treasury replaces tax return fines with points-type system – The Guardian
‘The £100 immediate fine for filing a late tax return will be replaced by a driving licence-style points system. The change will come as part of a series of Treasury reforms which aim to concentrate on serious tax avoidance and not punish taxpayers who make simple errors.’
The Guardian, 24th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Change your attitude’: judge threatens litigators with ‘draconian’ costs penalties – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A High Court judge has warned of ‘draconian’ costs penalties should two parties in litigation continue to refuse to cooperate.’
Law Society's Gazette, 15th November 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
High Court issues costs penalties for claimants’ conduct in settling claim – Litigation Futures
‘A corporate claimant that accepted a part 36 offer late should not get its costs up to the point where the offer expired because its conduct meant the usual rule should not apply, the High Court has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 9th November 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
HMRC sets out draft guidance on penalties for enablers of defeated tax avoidance – Out-Law.com
‘Draft guidance that explains when accountants, lawyers, financial advisers and auditors, amongst others, might be penalised for helping others to avoid tax has been published by HM Revenue and Customs.’
Out-Law.com, 24th October 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
Environmental Law News Update – Six Pump Court
‘In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Christopher Badger and William Upton consider penalties incurred by United Utilities for drinking water contamination, the publication of the Government’s Clean Growth Strategy, and Defra’s annual report on air quality.’
Six Pump Court, 16th October 2017
Source: www.6pumpcourt.co.uk
Tougher penalties proposed for unsophisticated plots – BBC News
‘New, tougher penalties are being proposed to deal with the “less sophisticated” but “equally as deadly” terror plots seen in recent years.’
BBC News, 12th October 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Professional’ trustees likely to receive higher penalties for wrongdoing, says Pensions Regulator – OUT-LAW.com
‘Pension scheme trustees that are considered to be ‘professional trustees’ can expect higher penalties for wrongdoing, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 14th August 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
