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Introduction We are always interested in hearing about ideas for potential law reform projects. Our projects on hate crime, harmful online communications, weddings and surrogacy demonstrate that we consider high…
Introduction We are always interested in hearing about ideas for potential law reform projects. Our projects on hate crime, harmful online communications, weddings and surrogacy demonstrate that we consider high…
…out a simple statement of the law to end that uncertainty and increase confidence in the use of this technology. Commercial and Common Law Commissioner, Stephen Lewis, said: “Electronic signatures…
…taken place since the Firearms Acts were enacted. Following extensive public consultation with police and prosecutors, in addition to groups representing the licensed firearms community, the Commission makes three recommendations…
…and potential reform. The call for evidence, open for 10 weeks until 25 January 2023, will contribute towards the Law Commission’s scoping report. Commenting on the call for evidence paper,…
…available here. The redacted responses are available below: Commonhold CitizenSpace Individual Responses 1 Commonhold CitizenSpace Individual Responses 2 Commonhold CitizenSpace Individual Responses 3 Commonhold CitizenSpace Individual Responses 4 Commonhold CitizenSpace…
…account of the recommendations in the First Report of the Committee on Standards in Public Life. Protocol between the Lord Chancellor (on behalf of the Government) and the Law Commission…
…respond to the Law Commission’s recommendations and suggestions can be found here. About the Law Commission The Law Commission is a non-political independent body, set up by Parliament in 1965…
…should only be allowed if companies obtain special permissions. The Commission’s advice to Government also considers who may be liable in the event of an accident with remotely driven vehicles…
…of exploitation of women and children. Commenting on the surrogacy law reforms, Professor Nick Hopkins, Family Law Commissioner at the Law Commission, said: “The use of surrogacy to form…
…by the Department for Transport and commenced in 2008. It was conducted jointly by the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission. The joint Report of the two Law Commissions…