Judges at the Supreme Court ruled yesterday (May 1st) that the Government has breached European Union air quality law and has asked the European Court of Justice (ECJ) for guidance on what action needs to be taken.
Deferred Prosecution Set To Come In
Following Royal Assent being given to the Crime and Courts Bill last week, US-style plea bargaining, called deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs), could be in place in England and Wales by early next year.
Enterprise And Regulatory Reform Act Will Have Copyright Implications
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill received Royal Assent last week, meaning that the Government will be able to introduce controversial copyright reforms.
Employment Law Changes
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill received Royal Assent last week meaning that there will be a number of key changes to employment law and tribunal procedures as of this summer.
Seventeen-Year-Olds Should Be Treated As Children If Arrested
The High Court ruled yesterday (April 25th) that seventeen-year-olds held in custody must be treated as children and have an “appropriate adult” or their parents present to provide support to them.