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A collection of intellectual property legislation, manuals, guidance and notices for IP professionals.
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).
The Attorney General delivered a key note speech to the Institute of Government on the Rule of Law and effective government
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
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
Attorney General's guidelines for prosecutors on the use of the common law offence of conspiracy to defraud. First published 2007.
An online service to allow local authorities to apply for some child protection orders.
This series brings together all manual service of law publications
Includes legal rights, youth offending teams and crime prevention
Information on the Trainee Solicitor opportunities available within government departments
Find out how to comply with competition law, with essential information for all businesses and sector specific guides.
The law on smoking in the workplace and what businesses must do to prevent smoking at work
This guide explains key elements of EU law and their history. It accompanies the detailed guide 'Review of the balance of competences'.
Children under 10 who break the law can be given a Local Child Curfew, a Child Safety Order or can be taken into care
Controlled work form: for when advising parents or those with parental responsibility for a child under section 31 proceedings.
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