Legislation / Legal (Archive)

IPCC issues guidance to improve the handling of discrimination complaints – (IPCC begins independent investigation into police shooting in Dunmow, Essex ~ IPCC finds misconduct case to answer for two officers over Llandudno strip-search)

National Ombudsmen:  Council did not tell purchasers about restrictions when they bought their ex-council homes

Home Office:  Internet experts share new techniques to battle online child sexual exploitation

HMIC:  Gloucestershire police custody – recent move to single suite had led to improvements, but further work needed

Insolvency Service:  Vehicle valeting company director banned for employing illegal workers – (IS:  Carbon credit scam director banned for 15 years ~ IS:  8 year bankruptcy restriction for Leamington man who failed to pay over £150,000 in taxes)

ICO:  What’s the latest on the ICO privacy seals? – (ICO:  Questions raised over children’s websites & apps)

Land Registry:  Withdrawal of Land Registry fax channel for lodgement – (Land Registry:  Change to documents required for a First Registration)

CLG:  New rules will offer stronger protection against unauthorised occupation

BIS:  Measures to ensure people receive fair pay announced

FCA:  New Handbook website

Companies House:  Time to tell us when your company officer details change

CMA to consider proposed undertakings for bowling merger – (CMA:  Accountants advised on helping clients to keep it legal ~ CMA completes upload of all OFT cases)

ScotGov:  Changes to press reporting restrictions in court – (ScotGov:  FM comments on MUP ~ ScotGov:  Named Person ~ ScotGov:  Land Court appointment)

NCA:  People smuggling suspects extradited to Belgium – (International agencies target underground steroid laboratories ~ Most Wanted fugitive hands himself in ~ National Crime Agency:  High rolling fraudster conned thousands out of vulnerable victims)

CCW:  Water watchdog welcomes swift payment of compensation to customers in Lancashire

Derby City Council Showcase