New powers to control and eradicate invasive non-native plants and animals are introduced as the Infrastructure Act 2015 receives Royal Assent, giving effect to reforms recommended by the Law Commission. Invasive non-native species cause environmental and economic damage. They pose a significant threat to ecosystems as well as damaging property and infrastructure. Existing law does … Read more >
Today the Insurance Bill received Royal Assent, implementing reforms recommended by the Law Commissions of England and Wales and of Scotland to modernise and simplify insurance contract law across the UK. The Insurance Act 2015 will give effect to reforms recommended by the Law Commissions in their 2014 report Insurance Contract Law: Business Disclosure, Warranties, … Read more >
The Law Commission, independent law reform body created by Parliament, is to propose ways to improve the accessibility of the law in Wales. The particular history of devolution in Wales has meant that, in many areas, it can be difficult for professionals, let alone citizens, to be sure what the law is in Wales. England … Read more >