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The Law Commission is a statutory independent body that keeps the law under review and recommends reform where it is needed. The aim of the Commission is to ensure that the law is fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as...
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A collection of intellectual property legislation, manuals, guidance and notices for IP professionals.
The Attorney General delivered a key note speech to the Institute of Government on the Rule of Law and effective government
In a major speech in Washington DC on the rule of law, the Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC MP urged the international community to come together to win the global contest of ideas.
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).
New requirements will be brought forward for single sex toilet facilities in new non-domestic buildings to alleviate safety, privacy and dignity concerns.
Find legal advice to solve legal problems out of court: solicitors, pro bono lawyers, barristers, mediators and legal aid.
We are the government’s principal legal advisers. Our core purpose is to help the government to govern well, within the rule of law. GLD is a non-ministerial department.
Includes legal rights, youth offending teams and crime prevention
The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment of Professor Penney Lewis as a Commissioner of the Law Commission of England and Wales.
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.
This guide explains key elements of EU law and their history. It accompanies the detailed guide 'Review of the balance of competences'.
The law does not say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it's an offence to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk
GCE AS and A level subject content for law for teaching in schools from 2017.
The law could be updated to make it easier for organisations to offer sincere apologies to those who have been wronged.
It's illegal to drive if you're unfit to do so because you're on legal or illegal drugs, or you have certain levels of drugs or medicine in your blood
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