The ruling by the Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 19) that soldiers have a right to life even in war zones will potentially have a huge impact on current and future military operations.
Read moreProposed Legislation Could See Bankers Jailed
The Government is being urged to legislate to ensure that “reckless” bankers are jailed and bonuses are clawed back, following the publication yesterday (June 19) of a long-awaited report on the banking industry commissioned by Chancellor George Osborne.
Read moreHSE Launches its Latest Consultation
Earlier this week the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety, released a consultative document seeking the views on its proposals to remove 12 legislative measures, including two Acts and ten Regulations, which it…
Read moreChanges In Employment Law This Month
Several changes in employment law come into effect later this month (June), including those relating to whistle-blowing, tribunals and time off for young people under the age of 17.
Read morePoorest Countries To Be Given IP Grace
Earlier this year, members of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Council for Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) accepted that the deadline for the least developed countries (LDC) to protect intellectual property (IP) generally could be extended beyond the…
Read moreRise in Private Law Cases at Court
Figures published earlier this week have revealed that during the month of May, there was a record rise in the number of child custody cases being heard in front of the courts.
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