statute law revision – Current Awareness

Florence Powell and Stephanie Needleman: How radical an instrument is Section 3 of the Human Rights Act 1998? – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted March 24th, 2021 in constitutional law, human rights, judiciary, news, parliament, statute law revision, statutory interpretation by sally

‘The operation of the Human Rights Act 1998 (the “HRA”) is currently being reviewed by the Government’s Independent Human Rights Act Review (the “Review”). One of the Review’s key themes is “the impact of the HRA on the relationship between the judiciary, the executive and the legislature”. In respect of this theme, the Terms of Reference ask how s.3 has operated and whether it should be amended or repealed.’

UK Constitutional Law Association, 24th March 2021

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

UK government use of Henry VIII clauses to be challenged in court – The Guardian

Posted February 1st, 2021 in brexit, EC law, judicial review, news, parliament, state aids, statute law revision by tracey

‘A government move to change state aid rules after Brexit without a vote in parliament is being challenged in court, with a legal campaign group warning the manoeuvre could lead to a similar lack of scrutiny in areas such as workers’ rights and environmental protections.’

The Guardian, 1st February 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Ex-judge Sir Peter Gross to head human rights law review – BBC News

Posted December 7th, 2020 in appeals, constitutional law, human rights, judges, judicial review, judiciary, news, parliament, statute law revision by sally

‘Former Court of Appeal judge Sir Peter Gross has been appointed to lead an independent review of the Human Rights Act.’

BBC News, 7th December 2020

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Government urged to fix ‘disastrous state’ of rape prosecutions – The Guardian

Posted November 30th, 2020 in charities, criminal justice, Crown Prosecution Service, government departments, news, police, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences, statistics, statute law revision, victims, women by sally

‘An alliance of women’s organisations is calling for radical reforms to address the “disastrous state” of rape investigations and prosecutions, including a ministerial lead, a commission on juries and a ban on the use of sexual history evidence.’

The Guardian, 30th November 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Civil law, religion and marriage in the United Kingdom: a long read – Law & Religion UK

Posted November 13th, 2020 in Christianity, civil partnerships, consultations, equality, human rights, Islam, Judaism, Law Commission, legal history, marriage, news, statute law revision by tracey

‘This began as a handout for the Cardiff LLM in Canon Law: it’s about the law on the formation of marriage – “weddings law” – rather than matrimonial law more generally.’

Law & Religion UK, 11th November 2020

Source: lawandreligionuk.com

Law Commission begins project on Corporate Criminal Liability – Law Commission

Posted November 4th, 2020 in company law, criminal justice, Law Commission, press releases, statute law revision by tracey

‘The Government has asked the Law Commission to investigate the laws around corporate criminal liability and provide options to reform them.’

Full press release

Law Commission, 3rd November 2020

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Search warrants reform to help law enforcement investigate crime – Law Commission

Posted October 7th, 2020 in evidence, Law Commission, police, statute law revision, Uncategorized, warrants by tracey

‘Reforms that would reduce the number of unlawful search warrants being issued and help law enforcement to investigate crime and collect evidence (especially that stored electronically) have today [7 October 2020] been recommended by the Law Commission, the Government’s independent law reform body.’

Full press release

Law Commission, 7th October 2020

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Theodore Konstadinides, Lee Marsons and Maurice Sunkin: Reviewing Judicial Review: The constitutional importance of the Independent Review of Administrative Law 2020 – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted September 28th, 2020 in constitutional law, judicial review, news, statute law revision by sally

‘Last year, the Government committed itself to establishing a Commission on the Constitution, Democracy and Rights, which would consider reform of the UK’s constitutional order, including judicial review and the Human Rights Act 1998. Instead, on 30 July 2020, the Government launched an ostensibly narrower Independent Review of Administrative Law (IRAL) to examine the need for reforms of judicial review in particular. This is to be conducted by an advisory panel of experts led by Lord Faulks QC. Any options for reform put forward by the Review will be considered by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Robert Buckland QC MP and by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove MP. Both the report of the Review and the Government’s response will be published by the end of 2020 or shortly thereafter.’

UK Constitutional Law Association, 24th September 2020

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

Law Commission’s consultation on marriage reforms – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted September 28th, 2020 in consultations, equality, human rights, judicial review, Law Commission, marriage, news, religious discrimination, statute law revision by sally

‘When most couples start planning a wedding, they excitedly think about the day itself – what they will wear, who they will invite and of course, where they want to get married.’

Law Society's Gazette, 24th September 2020

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Misogyny ‘should become a hate crime in England and Wales’ – The Guardian

Posted September 23rd, 2020 in consultations, equality, gender, hate crime, Law Commission, news, sex discrimination, statute law revision, women by sally

‘Misogyny should be made a hate crime in England and Wales, according to the independent body that recommends legal changes, as part of an overhaul of legislation.’

The Guardian, 23rd September 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Reforms to confiscation regime to recover £8 million more per year – Law Commission

Posted September 18th, 2020 in confiscation, enforcement, Law Commission, press releases, proceeds of crime, statute law revision by tracey

‘Proposals to reform the confiscation regime could help recover an extra £8 million per year from convicted criminals, by more accurately and efficiently determining a defendant’s criminal proceeds and more effectively enforcing confiscation orders. The proposals are outlined in a consultation paper published today [17 September 2020] by the Law Commission of England and Wales.’

Full press release

Law Commission, 17th September 2020

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Reforms to UK’s antiquated spying laws published by Law Commission – Law Commission

Posted September 2nd, 2020 in disclosure, freedom of expression, human rights, intelligence services, interception, Law Commission, press releases, proportionality, public interest, spying, statute law revision by tracey

‘Reform is needed to bring the law into the 21st century and protect the United Kingdom from espionage (spying) and unauthorised disclosures (leaks), according to a report from the Law Commission that has been laid in Parliament today [01 September 2020].’

Law Commission, 1st September 2020

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Call for parliament to review assisted dying law in England and Wales – The Guardian

Posted August 26th, 2020 in assisted suicide, families, inquiries, news, statute law revision, suicide by sally

‘Relatives of people who have brought legal cases on assisted dying are for the first time making a joint appeal for an inquiry into the current law in England and Wales, saying there is an overwhelming case for change.’

The Guardian, 25th August 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Self-ID for transgender people ‘unlikely’ to get ministers’ support – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2020 in birth certificates, equality, gender, government departments, news, statute law revision, transgender persons by tracey

‘Ministers are unlikely to back a major reform to the Gender Recognition Act, it is understood, amid fresh uncertainty over when the government will actually announce its plans.’

BBC News, 14th July 2020

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Extremism body examines new hate crime – BBC News

Posted June 10th, 2020 in criminal justice, hate crime, news, statute law revision, terrorism by sally

‘The government’s adviser on extremism is investigating whether it’s possible to ban behaviour that leads people to hate each other.’

BBC News, 10th June 2020

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

“What next for the Construction Act?” – Rupert Choat for Building Magazine – Atkin Chambers

Posted May 15th, 2020 in building law, construction industry, consultations, news, statute law revision by sally

‘The latest consultation on the Construction Act reached its second stage last month, with the government’s long overdue publication of responses to its consultation on the legislation. When the 1996 act was amended in 2011, the government proposed reviewing it after three years. However, it was six years before consultation with the industry even began. A summary of the responses to that consultation was due two years ago but, presumably owing to Brexit, was not published until this February.’

Atkin Chambers, 12th May 2020

Source: www.atkinchambers.com

SRA: Legal Services Act regime “struggling to remain relevant” – Legal Futures

Posted April 20th, 2020 in consultations, legal services, news, Solicitors Regulation Authority, statute law revision by tracey

‘The rate of change in the legal market makes it “increasingly difficult” for the regulatory framework laid down by the Legal Services Act to remain relevant, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned.’

Legal Futures, 20th April 2020

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Law Commissions call for single, consistent legislative framework for elections – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 18th, 2020 in elections, Law Commission, news, statute law revision by sally

‘Electoral legislation that originates from the Victorian era is “out-dated, confusing and no longer fit for purpose”, the Law Commissions of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission have said in a report calling for the adoption of a single, consistent legislative framework.’

Local Government Lawyer, 17th March 2020

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Cybercrime laws need urgent reform to protect UK, says report – The Guardian

Posted January 22nd, 2020 in computer crime, internet, news, public interest, statute law revision by sally

‘Britain’s cyber-defences are being endangered by the outdated Computer Misuse Act, which prevents investigators from dealing effectively with online threats while over-punishing immature defendants, according to a legal report.’

The Guardian, 22nd January 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

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