Today (April 7) is the first working day for new employment tribunal rules, which have been introduced in a bid to reduce the number of tribunals, as, according to ministers, this would avoid “stress, time delays and excessive costs”.
Planning Law Changes Being Investigated
MPs concerned that Government planning targets may be “driving perverse behaviour” by councils in England have launched an enquiry into the effects of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), introduced in 2012.
Planning Problems
Spring is the time for makeovers or moving and since the number of mortgages being approved has started to drop, many people will be staying put but making alterations to their property, such as planning extensions.
Government Considering Emotional Cruelty Law
Changes to the neglect laws being considered by the Government could mean up to 10 years in jail for any parent or carer who harms the “emotional, social or behavioural development” of a child in their care.
Walkouts Against ‘Dangerous’ Legal Aid Cuts
Although criminal barristers voted last week to halt their action against planned cuts to the legal aid budget, solicitors who conduct criminal defence and prosecution work are persevering with their mass walkouts, their third direct action this year.