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Ordinary people mistreated or wronged by big, powerful companies will have a better chance of bringing them to court to access justice, thanks to plans unveiled today (4 March 2024).
Legal and technology professionals on opposite sides of the world are set to benefit from bolstered connections between the UK and Australia through the UK Government’s GREAT Legal Services campaign’s latest programme of events.
Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk congratulated winners at the Times Law Awards 2024.
Online Safety Act receives Royal Assent putting rules to make the UK the safest place in the world to be online into law.
The Housing Secretary launches a consultation proposing new legal requirements for social landlords to address hazards including damp and mould quickly.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act received Royal Assent on Thursday 26 October.
Workers right across the country will be given more say over their working patterns thanks to new laws supported by the Department for Business and Trade.
The Shark Fins Act passed into law today banning the international shark fin trade
A guide to the application of the Competition Act 1998 to public bodies.
The Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC MP set out a broad and ambitious vision for the future of the civil and family courts and tribunals.
The future of the UK’s legal services in an era of artificial intelligence (AI) were at the heart of discussions at the world’s largest gathering of legal professionals in Paris this week.
In a speech at the CLA's annual conference, the Charity Commission Chair sets out his vision for the Commission and his personal ambitions and priorities as Chair.
A consultation has opened on new laws to make sure we are better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks.
Thousands more vulnerable people will be able to access free and early legal advice to resolve issues quickly and avoid court room proceedings, thanks to a record boost in government funding.
Abusers who share intimate images without consent to face up to 6 months in prison.
Security Minister, Tom Tugendhat, delivered a speech on 26 September 2023 at the International Security Expo, an annual event for security professionals.
Leaders from across business and civil society have welcomed the Government strengthening employment protections.
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