January and February seem to be the darkest months of the year, even though the days technically started to get longer in December, and with the current grey skies all across the country, lights are on for most of the…
Read moreECHR And UK On Collision Course
In an interview this week with the BBC, the president of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has warned that it would be a political disaster for the UK to quit the human rights convention.
Read moreHome Office To Tackle Border Discrimination
A recent report by the quality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) found that there is discrimination against certain sections of society who are stopped at British ports and airports under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act.
Read moreEC Published Guide On Welfare Payments
The European Commission has published guidelines to help member states decide which migrants from the bloc qualify for welfare benefits, if at all, after Brussels took the UK to court over an additional test it has imposed on people moving…
Read moreConsultation on Communication on Content in the Digital Single Market
Last month the European Commission launched a public consultation as part of its on-going efforts to review and modernise EU copyright rules. The consultation invites stakeholders to share their views on areas identified in the Communication on Content in the…
Read moreMandatory Mediation For Divorcing Couples
In what has been dubbed ‘divorce week’, new Justice Minister Simon Hughes has announced that separating couples in England and Wales will be helped to avoid court battles through compulsory use of mediation services.
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