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The Online Safety Bill is a new set of laws to protect children and adults online. It will make social media companies more responsible for their users’ safety on their platforms.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
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).
The government is committed to improving the quality of social housing in England. In response to the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, we are reforming the sector so that every tenant has a decent, safe and secure home. We...
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
Vile abusers who rape a child will have their own parental responsibilities automatically removed under new laws.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Brunner on 3 May 2024.
A collection of documents related to the Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')
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.
Attorney General's guidelines for prosecutors on the use of the common law offence of conspiracy to defraud. First published 2007.
How to ensure the products you make or import comply with the law and are safe for consumers to use.
You cannot buy or use fireworks if you're under 18, and you must not set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am, except on certain occasions
Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk congratulated winners at the Times Law Awards 2024.
Documents on fire safety law and guidance for those who have a legal duty for fire safety in a relevant building to help them meet those duties.
Latest information on Retained European Union Law (REUL) and intellectual property.
How to make sure your business’ terms and conditions are fair, and avoid unfair contract terms
To offer credit to consumers you must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and join the Financial Services Register
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
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