The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill received Royal Assent last week, meaning that the Government will be able to introduce controversial copyright reforms.
Read moreEmployment Law Changes
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill received Royal Assent last week meaning that there will be a number of key changes to employment law and tribunal procedures as of this summer.
Read moreSeventeen-Year-Olds Should Be Treated As Children If Arrested
The High Court ruled yesterday (April 25th) that seventeen-year-olds held in custody must be treated as children and have an “appropriate adult” or their parents present to provide support to them.
Read moreIndependent Living Fund Challenge Lost
Five disabled people yesterday (April 24th) lost their High Court challenge over the Government’s decision to abolish the Independent Living Fund (ILF) in 2015 and replace it with council funding.
Read moreCopyright Licensing Agency Targeting Councils
Although the majority of councils in the UK hold copyright licences from the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA), earlier this month the Agency forced one of the largest councils in the country to take one following legal action.
Read moreRights For Shares Ping-Pong Continues
As was widely expected, the Government has been defeated in the House of Lords over plans to allow employees to give up some of their workplace rights in exchange for shares in the company.
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