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The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act has become law today.
The law could be updated to make it easier for organisations to offer sincere apologies to those who have been wronged.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge E Mitchell on 12 June 2024
New orders that will prevent individuals from repeatedly causing serious disruption at protests will come into force today.
Measures will help protect law-abiding cyclists, pedestrians and other road users while ensuring justice is done.
Police will be given powers to arrest protesters who wear face coverings to threaten others and avoid prosecution, and pyrotechnics will be banned at protests.
International law must remain in lockstep with the changing 21st century world and the needs of citizens or face irrelevance the Lord Chancellor, Alex Chalk, will stress to the G7’s justice leaders today (9 May 2024).
New laws to help stop the boats, grow the economy, support families and deliver on the priorities that matter most to the country received Royal Assent on 20 July 2023.
Vile abusers who rape a child will have their own parental responsibilities automatically removed under new laws.
From today, regulations enforcing consumer protections against hacking and cyber-attacks will take effect, mandating that internet-connected smart devices meet minimum-security standards by law.
Find UK legislation from 1267 to the present day, and stay up to date with changes and new legislation.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act received Royal Assent on Thursday 26 October.
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