Data protection and Brexit – Law Society’s Gazette
‘UK data controllers are already grappling with the biggest change to EU protection in 20 years.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 5th September 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Category: referendums
No 10 rules out points-based immigration system for Britain – The Guardian
‘Downing Street has ruled out a points-based immigration system promised by the official Brexit campaign but insisted Theresa May would put forward a better way of controlling arrivals to the UK.’
The Guardian, 5th September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Kenneth Campbell QC: Sand in the Gearbox: Devolution and Brexit – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘In the immediate aftermath of the EU referendum result, political comment from a number of quarters suggested that the Scottish Parliament could vote to block Brexit. For the comprehensive reasons given by Mark Elliott on his blog, that was a triumph of hope over the constitutional competence of the institution. However, that is not to say that the structures of devolution do not have a significant role in the working out of Brexit, and may yet act as a trigger for wider constitutional change. This post will suggest that the place of the devolved institutions has been underplayed in the debate thus far, and seeks to identify some of the issues which will require to be addressed. These include: the operation of the Sewel convention and other steps to take account of the interests of devolved areas, discussions around the place of Scotland in the EU, and some effects on structures in Northern Ireland.’
Constitutional Law Association, 5th September 2016
Source: www.ukconstitutionallaw.org
Kenneth Campbell QC: Constitutional Discourse Post-referendum: Where Are We, and Where Are We Going Next? – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘In common with other constitutional and EU law sites, this blog glowed white hot in the immediate aftermath of the EU referendum. Understandably, many commentators were occupied with the roles of the UK Parliament and the executive exercise of prerogative powers in the mechanics of the giving of notice in terms of Art 50. Given the nature of these issues, scholarly and practitioner comment has been taken up in wider debate, and Nick Barber, Tom Hickman and Jeff King’s contribution has perhaps been particularly prominent. As the new political season approaches, this post seeks to assess the state of play about several current and medium term issues.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 1st September 2016
Source: www.ukconstitutionallaw.org
Set up new watchdog to call out false claims in referendum campaigns, report recommends – The Independent
‘The Government should designate an official public body as a watchdog to intervene when factually incorrect political claims are made in future referendums, it has been recommended.’
The Independent, 31st August 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Employment law: Post-Brexit – OUP Blog
‘The Leave vote in the EU referendum presents several potential challenges for employers which are of far more immediate and practical importance than speculation about the future direction of employment law in a post-EU environment. An issue over which a considerable amount of ink has been spilled, both before and after the referendum. These challenges include how employers should best seek to manage employee uncertainty and anxiety about the possible impact of the Leave vote on their business; how economic uncertainty will affect recruitment policy, perhaps pushing employers towards more temporary and agency and less permanent recruitment; the impact on employers’ ability to attract and retain skilled staff from overseas of potential changes to immigration laws as part of Brexit; how to reduce the risks of increased disputes in the workplace based on differing views of the merits of Brexit; and ensuring that any relocations or restructurings that the changed climate necessitates are handled so as to minimise exposure to claims. As the UK proceeds with the process of extracting itself from the EU, the impact on free movement and immigration laws will also be crucial for many employers.’
OUP Blog, 30th August 2016
Source: www.blog.oup.com
The Elements of a Post-Brexit Settlement – Henderson Chambers
‘It is time to start thinking about the possible elements of a postwithdrawal settlement calculated to ensure a continuing close relationship between the UK and the EU. A solution that caters for the UK’s economic needs ought to be attainable, if it is also designed to play to the country’s particular strengths, which make it a more important partner for the EU than any other European State.’
Henderson Chambers, 10th August 2016
Source: www.hendersonchambers.co.uk
Heaven or Hell? Brexit Legal Issues Analysed Through ‘Hotel California’ Lyrics – Littleton Chambers
‘This post sets out some of the legal issues arising after the referendum of 23 June 2016, taking a generous liberty with the interpretation of the lyrics of The Eagles’ song “Hotel California”.’
Littleton Chambers, 12th August 2016
Source: www.littletonchambers.com
Brexit: are EU Citizens in limbo? – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘“Brexit means Brexit”, or so says our new Prime Minister. Sadly, it is almost certainly not as simple as that. The UK has voted for Brexit, but which Brexit?’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 22nd August 2016
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Brexit legal challenge: High Court bid could derail Theresa May’s EU exit timetable – The Independent
‘Remain supporters have crowd-funded £32,000 in legal fees to argue Ms May will need Parliament’s backing before beginning formal negotiations to leave the EU.’
The Independent, 20th August 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Race hate crime on UK railways soared after Brexit vote, figures show – The Guardian
‘The number of suspected race hate crimes on Britain’s railways jumped sharply following the EU referendum, figures show.’
The Guardian, 22nd August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Neighbourhood plan referendum halted after judicial review challenge – Local Government Lawyer
‘A neighbourhood plan referendum has been postponed after an application for its judicial review was lodged.’
Local Government Lawyer, 17th August 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Blackstone’s Statutes 2016-2017: key legislation – OUP Blog
‘In 2015, we asked some of our Blackstone’s Statutes series editors to select a piece of legislation from their subject area which had made a big impact; it resulted in an interesting selection so we decided to do the same thing this year. Discussed below are what our editors consider to be key pieces of legislation from their area of expertise. The main difference this time around has been that the UK has voted to leave the EU, which in turn has led to the future of some legislation being uncertain.’
OUP Blog, 17th August 2016
Source: www.blog.oup.com
New doubts over human rights law reform – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A draft British bill of rights prepared by the former justice secretary Michael Gove has been rejected by the prime minister, a newspaper reported this morning – prompting speculation that the long-promised reform could be abandoned.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 10th August 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
What is London litigation’s place in the post-Brexit world? – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘It will be a while yet before the dust settles following the outcome of the 23 June referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU. London’s litigators are likely to have voted in different ways on an issue that touches so many different areas of our lives. But I am sure all would agree that the uncertainties generated by the result have the capacity to damage London as a global centre for litigation if not properly managed and addressed. Other litigation hubs are already seeking to capitalise and highlight challenges litigants in London may now face in a bid to attract work. It is vital that as a profession we work to meet that head on.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 9th August 2016
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Brexit, risk mitigation & corporate crime – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘After the shock waves felt as a result of the Brexit vote, how should companies deal with corporate governance and criminal risk issues? What should companies be monitoring as they await changes that will take place once the Brexit Article 50 trigger is pulled?’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 9th August 2016
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
A (brief) update on how the UK will deal with IP rights after Brexit – Technology Law Update
‘The UK’s Intellectual Property Office has issued a briefing on the future for IP rights after Brexit. This gives IP owners some crumbs of comfort to innovative businesses, but little detail.’
Technology Law Update, 5th August 2016
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
