The Government confirmed yesterday (July 8th) that it will support most of the recommendations produced by the Parliamentary Commission for Banking Standards, including a new criminal offence of reckless misconduct by top bankers, which could include a jail term.
Read morePotential Changes To Human Rights Laws
As Muslim cleric Abu Qatada faces trial in Jordan after his deportation to a prison near Amman yesterday (July 7), Home Secretary Theresa May has said that the Government will take steps to remove the “many layers of appeals” available…
Read moreGoogle Told to Rewrite Privacy Policy
The European watchdogs have warned Google that they could face legal action if they fail to rewrite their privacy policy.
Read moreCameras Could be Allowed in Crown Courts
In a move which is hoped to bring greater transparency to the judicial system within the UK, it has been reported that television cameras could be granted permission to film within Crown Courts throughout England and Wales.
Read moreStop and Search Consultation Launched
It has been revealed this week that the government are to begin a six-week public consultation throughout England and Wales, in regard to the use of “stop and search” powers.
Read moreWebsites Still Failing to Comply With Cookie Law
An investigation by the BBC has found that a number of UK websites are still failing to comply with the EU Cookie Law, including websites belonging to a number of MPs.
Read moreCommission Look at Extending Hate Crime Laws
It was announced at the end of last month (June) that the Law Commission are consulting on extending the law relating to hate crimes, to cover sexual orientation, disability and transgender identity.
Read moreRegulation On Equal Pay Audits Urged
A report published last week by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) called on the Government to take action on workplace inequality and to introduce regulations under Section 78 of the Equality Act 2010 requiring large private-sector employers…
Read moreGetting Around Immigration Regulations
News has emerged that some British citizens are bypassing immigration regulations to get their relatives into the UK buy using a technicality that allows them to be considered under EU rather than UK law.
Read moreGoogle Under No Obligation To Remove Sensitive Information
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled yesterday (June 25) that Google is not obliged to delete content from search engine results, even when it damages an individual’s reputation.
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