Shops selling “lads’ mags”, which show naked and semi-naked images of women, could be prosecuted if they continue to stock them, after campaigners and lawyers have argued that they could be in breach of the Equality Act 2010.
Read moreNew System For Criminal Record Checks
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) announced yesterday (May 23rd) that its Update Service, which will allow employers to check the status of criminal record checks online, will be launched on 17 June.
Read moreWCA Puts People With Mental Health Problems At A Disadvantage
Judges at the Upper Tribunal have ruled that the Government’s Work Capability Assessment puts people with mental illness, autism and learning difficulties at a substantial disadvantage.
Read moreGay Marriage Bill Passed
The vote in the House of Commons yesterday (May 21st) to allow gay marriage in England and Wales means that the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill can now go before the House of Lords.
Read moreUK Copyright Law Too Weak
The Chief Executive of the Publishers Association, Richard Mollet, has called on the Government to reverse its copyright policy, saying that it is out of step with the rest of Europe.
Read moreDWP Loses Case
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been ordered to release the names of employers involved in a controversial back-to-work scheme criticised for using the unemployed as a free source of labour.
Read moreSpecial Courts For Minor Traffic Offences In England And Wales
Following a successful pilot scheme, new courts are to be set up in England and Wales to fast-track minor motoring offences, as they can often take longer to process than major crimes.
Read morePolice Killers To Serve Whole Life
Home Secretary Theresa May announced yesterday (May 15th) that criminals who kill police officers in England and Wales will face compulsory whole life sentences.
Read moreLegal Action Over Flight Delays
With the holiday season upon us, many people are planning a break to the sun but may not be relishing the idea of a long flight – or long delays at the airport.
Read moreECHR Upholds UK Expat Voting Law
A British ex-pat of many years’ last week failed in his bid to overturn the ban on expatriates voting in UK elections once they have lived abroad for more than 15 years.
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