Earlier this year, members of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Council for Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) accepted that the deadline for the least developed countries (LDC) to protect intellectual property (IP) generally could be extended beyond the current 1 July 2013 date.
Rise in Private Law Cases at Court
Figures published earlier this week have revealed that during the month of May, there was a record rise in the number of child custody cases being heard in front of the courts.
Grayling Continues Justice System Reforms
It has been reported that later today (June 17th) the Justice Secretary, Chris Grayling will announce his latest plans to tackle the issue of reoffending amongst young prisoners.
Consultation on Copyright Legislation
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) have recently published details of its draft legislation which will see a number of new exceptions to copyright being introduced to law – should they be passed.
Cross-Examinations to be Pre-Recorded
Under new proposals which have recently been outlined, young and vulnerable victims and witnesses in criminal trials will be offered the opportunity to pre-record evidence; in a move which has been designed to protect them from the trauma of court and cross-examination.