The law governing how and where couples in England and Wales can marry is badly in need of reform. “Getting Married”, published today, reports on an initial scoping review of marriage law we conducted at the request of Government. The aim of the review was to consider whether the current law provides a fair and … Read more >
The law that governs how and where couples in England and Wales can marry is badly in need of reform, according to the Law Commission. In March 2015, at the request of the government, the Law Commission began work on an initial scoping review of marriage law. The purpose was to consider whether the current … Read more >
In a report published today, we make recommendations to solve pressing problems that undermine the effectiveness of the law governing the acquisition and possession of firearms. The existing law is confused, unclear and difficult to apply. There are over 30 pieces of overlapping legislation, some of the key terminology – such as “lethal”, “component part” … Read more >
In a report published today, the Law Commission makes a number of recommendations to solve pressing problems that undermine the effectiveness of the law governing the acquisition and possession of firearms. The existing law is confused, unclear and difficult to apply. There are over 30 pieces of overlapping legislation, some of the key terminology – … Read more >
In a report published on Tuesday 10 November the Law Commission recommends reforms to modernise and simplify the law regulating wildlife and create a flexible legal framework for the future. The current law regulating wildlife is spread over a collection of Acts dating back to 1831. The original purpose of much of the law was … Read more >
The law regulating wildlife is spread over a collection of Acts dating back to 1831. Much of the older legislation is out of step with modern requirements, and there is duplication between the principal modern Act – the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 – and Regulations made with a view to implementing EU law obligations. … Read more >
“Reform of Offences Against the Person”, published today, sets out our recommendations for reforms that would replace the outdated Offences Against the Person Act 1861 with modern, clear and logical legislation The Act is notoriously difficult to understand and use. It refers to concepts no longer recognised in law, the language is archaic and obscure … Read more >
New rules are needed to tackle violent offences and make better use of court time, according to the Law Commission. In a scoping report issued today the Law Commission is recommending reforms that would: replace the outdated Offences Against the Person Act 1861 with modern, clear and logical legislation create a new offence of “aggravated … Read more >
In a consultation opening today we look at what can be done to protect owners of retirement flats and their families from unexpected charges hidden in leases. Leases of retirement flats and bungalows often include a fee triggered by certain events, such as when the owner sells or sub-lets their property. These “event fees” are … Read more >
Owners of retirement flats and their families are being caught out by unexpected charges hidden in leases. Leases of retirement flats and bungalows often include a fee triggered by certain events, such as when the owner sells or sub-lets their property. These “event fees” are typically set at around 1% of the property sale price … Read more >