The British music and film industries and several UK internet service providers (ISPs) have drawn up an agreement to tackle internet piracy by sending people who download files illegally “escalating” warning letters.
Read moreConcerns Over Proposed Powers For The Taxman
The Commons Treasury Committee has warned that innocent people face having money taken straight from their bank accounts without a court order under new powers that may be given to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Read moreECJ Overrules UK Opt-Out
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has annulled a law aimed at boosting the efforts of European police forces to tackle driving offences by exchanging vehicle registration details.
Read moreUS Copyrights Agency Coming To The UK
US copyright enforcement agency RightsCorp is expanding its activity into Europe and the UK, with its CEO saying that the news has been getting a “great reception” from everyone he has spoken to in Britain.
Read moreJail for disqualified drivers who cause death or injury
A disqualified driver who causes death when driving while banned will face a prison sentence of up to 10 years, while a new offence of causing serious injury while disqualified is to be introduced, which will carry a four-year term.
Read moreComing clean about disputes
Spring is traditionally the time for cleaning, decorating or selling a home but what is outside the four walls can be as important to a prospective buyer as the luxury bathroom.
Read moreUK Government’s Challenge To FTT Thrown Out
As predicted earlier this month, Europe’s highest court threw out the UK Government’s challenge to a financial transaction tax (FTT) aimed at preventing a group of 11 European countries from introducing what is also known as the ‘Robin Hood’ tax.
Read moreCall For No More Judges In “No-Fault” Divorces
The most senior family judge in England and Wales has said that it is time to simplify ‘no-fault’ divorces and suggests that there is no need for a judge to be involved in such cases, as they could be handled…
Read moreHS2 Bill Not Derailed By Tory Revolt
The general principles of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill 2013-14, dubbed HS2, have been approved in the House of Commons, meaning that ministers in favour of the rail line are a step nearer to seeing the…
Read moreWorld Intellectual Property Day
To mark World Intellectual Property (IP) Day on April 26, the City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) has released figures showing its success since its launch last year.
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