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Law Commission
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A Lawyer Writes
Murder, she wrote
Homicide law in England and Wales is “incoherent, uncertain and unfit for modern purposes”, the government’s law reform advisers have told ministers. In a consultation paper published today, the Law…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Precipitated by the pandemic: From remote witnessing to electronic wills
Below is their conclusion. Follow this link for the full text of this most interesting article. The pandemic served as a powerful catalyst, forcing many jurisdictions to re-evaluate the legal…
Family Law Prof Blog
Crucial need to review law to ensure children’s voices are better heard during family separation, experts urge
By Family Law
From Science News Wire:Researchers have warned too many young people are left "muted," with no direct involvement in the family court process. There is a "crucial need" to review the…
UK Human Rights Blog
Law Pod UK new episode: Baroness Hale on Privacy and Press Freedom, the Children Act and Women in the Legal Profession
In Episode 211 of Law Pod UK I am joined by former President of the Supreme Court, Brenda Hale, first female law lord in the Court of Appeal, one time…
GT London Law Blog
UK Commercial Lease Reforms: Law Commission Reviews Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
By Sue Wilson, Ailish E. Winch, Rachel Whittaker
In March 2023, the Law Commission revealed its plan to review the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (“the 1954 Act”) as part of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
Law Commission publishes supplemental report and draft legislation on digital assets as personal property
By Anita Edwards, Simon Lovegrove (UK)
On 30 July 2024, the Law Commission published a supplemental report and draft Bill that, if implemented, would confirm the existence of a third category of personal property into which…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
Law Commission publishes supplemental report and draft legislation on digital assets as personal property
By Anita Edwards, Simon Lovegrove (UK)
On 30 July 2024, the Law Commission published a supplemental report and draft Bill that, if implemented, would confirm the existence of a third category of personal property into which…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
Law Commission publishes scoping paper on Decentralised Autonomous Organisations
By Anita Edwards, Simon Lovegrove (UK)
On 11 July 2024, the Law Commission published a scoping paper considering how Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) can be characterised, and identifying current issues relating to DAOs to inform any…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Law Commission’s update reveals economic and social benefits from law reform in England and Wales
The update shows the potential for economic gains of over £670 million
Canadian Lawyer Mag
UK Law Commission targets flying taxis in latest legal reform proposal
The commission published a consultation paper on the legal complexities of autonomous aviation