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Government launches weddings law reform consultation following Law Commission recommendations
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We welcome the Government’s consultation on reforming weddings law in England and Wales.
Law Commission proposes major overhaul of homicide offences
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The deadline for responses to the consultation for this project is 30 September 2026.
Law Commission calls for views on reform of commercial leasehold and business tenancies laws
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The Law Commission has launched consultations on wide-ranging reforms of the law relating to commercial leases to benefit tenants and landlords in England and Wales.
New funerary methods get legal framework for the first time
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We have published a report with our final recommendations to enable the regulation of new funerary methods
Planning (Wales) Act 2026 receives Royal Assent
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The Planning (Wales) Act 2026 – which implements Law Commission recommendations – has completed its passage through the Senedd Cymru and received Royal Assent on the 27th April 2026.
Recommendations to unlock safe advances in remotely piloted and autonomous drone flight
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The Law Commission of England and Wales has published its final report on Aviation Autonomy.
Law Commission to review the environmental laws that apply to agricultural businesses in England
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A review of environmental laws that apply to agricultural businesses in England
Law Commission to consider the potential introduction of a consumer class actions regime
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Considering the introduction of a consumer class actions regime