The controversial Data Retention and Investigatory Powers (DRIP) Bill has been approved by the House of Lords after only two days of debate there and one in the House of Commons.
Read moreEmergency Data Law Passed In Commons
On Tuesday (15 July), MPs in the House of Commons voted in favour of emergency legislation to allow police and security services to continue accessing internet and mobile phone data following angry exchanges between ministers.
Read moreBusiness leaders urge Government to fight ECJ ruling
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the Institute of Directors (IoD) have thrown their weight behind a campaign to get the Government to renegotiate treaties with the EU after a ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on…
Read moreStudy On Key Issues Of The UP And UPC
A study published last week explores the key issues of the business and legal sectors with the Unitary Patent (UP) and Unified Patent Court (UPC) and recommends how best to address them.
Read moreHolidays In Term-Time Could Result in Criminal Records
A couple who took their children to Australia for three weeks in term-time have been landed with criminal records, having failed to pay a fine of £240 issued by their local council for doing so.
Read moreEmergency Powers Allow Access To Phone And Internet Records
Prime Minister David Cameron has secured the backing of all three main parties to grant emergency powers to the police and emergency services so that they can continue to access phone and internet records, despite the European Court of Justice…
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