Radical revisions to the intestacy rules came into force today (October 1) which are aimed at simplifying the issues of inheritance in cases where the deceased has left no will.
Confusion Over UK Squatting Law Reform
In a country supposedly endangered by the encroaching threat of squatters, the 2012 revisions to the squatters law has so far resulted in only two convictions, leading to confusion over the implications of the law which made squatting an illegal offence.
Fracking Trespass Law Goes Ahead Despite Opposition
The government is pushing ahead with plans to allow the process known as fracking to be undertaken below Britons’ homes without their permission. The law has proven hugely controversial, with ministers today rejecting 40,000 objections to the changes.
Labour Promises to Crack Down on Sweatshops
Yvette Cooper, the Labour Shadow Home Secretary, has pledged to reduce the amount of employers subjecting staff to unacceptable employment conditions, popularly likened to sweatshops.
Employment Tribunal Figures Show Precipitous Drop
Recent government figures have shown that the number of employer tribunal receipts has continued to fall for the third consecutive quarter. The decline, which is associated with the introduction of employment tribunal fees in July 2013, has been the source of mounting concern amongst legal experts who fear that fees restrict access to justice.