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LR: Land Registry is seeking views on proposals to introduce two new triggers that would lead to compulsory registration of title.  An example of an existing trigger for compulsory registration is the transfer of land either by sale or gift.  The proposed new triggers are:

* appointment of a new trustee of unregistered land held in trust, where the land vests in the new trustee by deed or other instrument in writing, or by vesting of the court

* partitioning of unregistered land held in trust among the beneficiaries of the trust

 

The proposal to introduce additional triggers forms part of Land Registry's drive to achieve a comprehensive land register for England and Wales.  Around 60% of land in England and Wales is now registered on the national land database.

Press release ~ Consultation (from 19 November) ~ Land Registry

 

DCSF: The Government is to consult on the process for barring unsuitable people from working with children & vulnerable adults, as part of the next stage to introduce a tougher vetting & barring scheme under the newly established public body, the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). See ‘In the News’ above.

 

Defra: Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government have published a consultation for delivering improved bathing water quality under the revised Bathing Water Directive. See ‘EU legislation, initiatives’ below.

 

SAP: Organisations guilty of corporate manslaughter should face publicity orders and fines based on average annual turnover – these are the key proposals from the Sentencing Advisory Panel in a new consultation paper.

See ‘In the News’ above.