A group of allotment holders have won a landmark victory to save their plots from redevelopment. The case, which disputed the development rights to a 118-old-site in Watford, attracted attention for its widespread significance to related property law and the implications for similar sites around the country.
Policy guide to ensure new laws support strong and stable families
A new test was announced today (31 October 2014) to help support strong and stable families within the UK. The test, which will subject new laws and policies to five set questions to determine their reflection of government ethos, are hoped to create legislation that will inspire stronger family life.
Controversial report sparks row over decriminalisation of drugs
An official government study has concluded that there is a ‘lack of any clear correlation’ between tough laws and drug abuse levels. The highly controversial Home Office report comes at a time of growing discussion about the effectiveness of current strategies tackling the UK’s growing drug problem.
UK’s intellectual property crime unit receives £3m of extra funding
New funding is to be given to the UK’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), a specialist unit set up last year to tackle the UK’s growing problems with digital piracy, intellectual property infringement and counterfeit goods.
Landlords playing fast and loose with wear and tear laws, research suggests
New research has found that landlords and agents often have unrealistic expectations when a tenant leaves, and are still pushing rental homes to be in better condition.