The Law Commission is the statutory independent body created by the Law Commissions Act 1965 to keep the law of England and Wales under review and to recommend reform where it is needed. The aim of the Commission is to ensure that the law is:
Today the Law Commission publishes a consultation paper on disabled children’s social care law and whether it meets the needs of disabled children and their families. The Commission is seeking views from young people, families, local authorities and social workers, and anyone else with an interest in or awareness of the area. The consultation is … Read more >
This vacancy is now closed. The Law Commission of England and Wales is calling on senior legal professionals and academics looking to make a real difference to the law of England and Wales. The Commission seeks two new Commissioners to lead law reform projects in both Commercial and Common Law, and Property, Family, and Trust … Read more >
Old graves could be reused, and closed burial grounds could be reopened to help manage the shortage of burial space, under proposals made today by the Law Commission. The proposals form part of a consultation to bring the law on burial and cremation, which in parts is over 170 years old, up to date. People … Read more >
The Law Commission has today published a consultation paper containing provisional proposals for reform to the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. The Law Commission is seeking the views of those with knowledge or an interest in the issues on these proposed reforms. A summary of the paper is also available. Co-operatives and community … Read more >
The Government has today introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill into Parliament. The Bill enacts the recommendations of the Law Commission of England and Wales. Its effect is to confirm the existence of a third category of personal property, into which crypto-tokens and other assets could fall. The Bill is available here and has … Read more >