Crime has fallen in England and Wales, according to official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW).
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill Given Royal Assent
Same-sex couples will be allowed to marry in England and Wales after Government proposals became law yesterday (July 17) afternoon after months of controversy.
IPO Seeks Business Opinion On EU Copyright Laws
Earlier this week the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) called for the views of users, consumers and creators of copyright to ensure that UK industries have the right European framework in which to thrive.
Leave To Remove From The Jurisdiction
It is an offence for a parent or any other person with Parental Responsibility to remove the child from the UK without either the consent of all persons with Parental Responsibility or order of the court. If a child is removed without consent this would amount to child abduction and is a criminal offence.
A Step Nearer Gay Marriage
In an historic vote in the House of Lords last night (July 15), same-sex marriage became a step closer, when peers approved the principle after months of wrangling between Conservatives, the Church and campaigners on both sides and much toing and froing between both the Lords and Commons.