Online communications
…present, in England and Wales, the criminal law seeks to tackle offensive internet communications through a number of legislative provisions, many of which precede the digital age and vast growth…
Search Results for digital assets
Online Safety Bill to include Law Commission recommendation targeting the encouragement of serious self-harm
…was made in July 2021 as part of the Law Commission’s Modernising Communications Offences report. The project was funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) under…
Deepening and broadening the relationship between the Law Commission and Wales
…digital economy. These are projects which benefit all of the people of the United Kingdom. In relation to Wales, by contrast, the reports on Form and Accessibility and Devolved Tribunals…
Abusive and Offensive Online Communications
…harassment; and a review of how effectively the criminal law protects personal privacy online. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) will now analyse the Scoping Report and…
Greater protections for victims of online abuse proposed by Law Commission
…harmful behaviour whilst also ensuring that we protect people’s freedom of speech.” Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “Online communication has been a lifeline for many in recent months but it…
Annual report 2016-17 published
…Part 2 of the Digital Economy Act 2017. Record numbers of submissions to the 13th Programme of Law Reform consultation – over 1300 responses covering 220 individual suggestions. Updated figures…
Project: Modernising Trust Law for a Global Britain
Project status: Pre-project
The problem A trust is a way of managing assets. Trusts are used widely by people and businesses. Trusts are a significant source of business for the UK and many…
Reforming intellectual property law – balancing the right to enforce with the need for innovation
…represent their most significant assets. “The law provides effective ways to enforce IP rights but these can be misused to drive competitors from the market. If implemented, our reforms will…
Who we are
…about a variety of issues including virtual currencies, blockchain issues surrounding intermediated securities, smart contracts, sale of goods law as applicable to digitised assets, and wage theft. Professor Nicholas Hopkins…
Treasury acts to change unfair law around logbook loans
…assets to help businesses suffering from temporary cash flow problems access finance. It will also allow individuals to raise cash against their valuable items, such as paintings, watches and antiques…