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Family & Civil Law

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    Judicial Review and Courts Bill

    Thursday, 03 February, 2022

    This government bill would make several changes to judicial review and introduce new procedural measures in criminal courts, employment tribunals and coroner’s courts, amongst others. According to the Government, the bill would strengthen judicial review, modernise the court and tribunal system, and help to address case backlogs caused by the pandemic.

    • Research Briefing
    • Communities
    • Crime
    • Family & Civil Law
    • Justice
  • In Focus

    Data protection regulations and the immigration exemption

    Thursday, 27 January, 2022

    In May 2021, the Court of Appeal ruled there was an unlawful incompatibility between provisions in the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation. In response, the Government introduced the Data Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemption) Regulations 2022 to remedy the issue. These will come into force on 31 January 2022. Critics have alleged that the regulations introduce insufficient data protection safeguards.

    • In Focus
    • Family & Civil Law
    • Immigration
    • Security
  • In Focus

    Motion to annul regulations to clarify when bailiffs can recover VAT on enforcement fees from debtors

    Thursday, 23 December, 2021

    Secondary legislation governing when VAT is recoverable on the fees of enforcement agents, formerly known as bailiffs, has recently changed. The Government says the changes clarify that in some circumstances enforcement agents can take control of goods worth the cash equivalent of the VAT on their enforcement fees from debtors. A Lords motion to stop the changes will be discussed on 13 January 2022.

    • In Focus
    • Family & Civil Law
    • Justice
  • In Focus

    Freedom of speech in universities

    Thursday, 18 November, 2021

    Discussions regarding freedom of speech in universities have become increasingly prominent in recent years. A Government bill which seeks to “strengthen freedom of speech and academic freedom in higher education” is currently in the House of Commons. Critics of the bill have suggested that there is little evidence to suggest freedom of speech in universities is under threat; an opposition amendment seeking to prevent the bill’s passage was defeated at second reading.

    • In Focus
    • Education
    • Family & Civil Law
  • Research Briefing

    Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill [HL]

    Thursday, 26 August, 2021

    This proposed law seeks to reform pensions across the public sector. It would also make other changes to the rules related to judicial offices. The pension reforms partly respond to a finding of unlawful discrimination in existing schemes and are partly aimed at improving the operation of public sector pensions. The changes relating to judicial offices are intended to improve recruitment and retention in the judiciary.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
    • Family & Civil Law
    • Government
    • Justice
    • Local Government
    • Welfare & Pensions
  • In Focus

    To sign or not to sign? Sign language in law, parliament and Covid-19 briefings

    Monday, 17 May, 2021

    Following Deaf Awareness Week this month, this article looks at British sign language and a campaign for the Government to provide an on-set BSL interpreter at the live televised Covid-19 briefings. It also looks at the introduction of BSL interpretation to certain parliamentary proceedings, most notably for prime minister’s questions.

    • In Focus
    • Communities
    • Coronavirus
    • Family & Civil Law
  • In Focus

    Covid-19: Empowering women in the recovery from the impact of the pandemic

    Monday, 08 March, 2021

    Women have been specifically affected by the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Reasons for this include that they are over-represented in some of the worst-hit sectors, and that they do a greater share of unpaid care. The Government has said it wants women’s economic empowerment to be a focus in the post-pandemic recovery period. But it has faced criticism for not taking enough account of gender equality in its approach.

    • In Focus
    • Coronavirus
    • Economy
    • Employment
    • Family & Civil Law
  • In Focus

    Representation of women in the House of Lords

    Wednesday, 24 February, 2021

    It has been over 60 years since women gained the right to join the House of Lords. Today, just under a third of members are women. Why is the number of women not equal to that of men?

    • In Focus
    • Family & Civil Law
    • House of Lords
    • Parliament
  • In Focus

    Family Allowances Act 1945

    Thursday, 11 June, 2020

    In 1945, Parliament passed the Family Allowances Act. This article summarises the campaign to provide financial support to families with children and the passing of the Act. It also provides statistics on child benefits today.

    • In Focus
    • Family & Civil Law
  • In Focus

    Coronavirus, guidance for the over-70s and age discrimination

    Wednesday, 03 June, 2020

    People over the age of 70 have been identified as being at higher risk of serious illness as a result of Covid-19. This article summarises the advice given to the over-70s and the debate over whether government policy has resulted in age discrimination.

    • In Focus
    • Communities
    • Coronavirus
    • Family & Civil Law
    • Health
  • Research Briefing

    Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission

    Thursday, 26 March, 2020

    The Government has proposed setting up a constitution, democracy and rights commission to consider broad aspects of the UK’s constitution. This would look at issues including the relationship between the government, parliament, and the courts; the functioning of the royal prerogative; the role of the House of Lords; and access to justice.

    • Research Briefing
    • Family & Civil Law
    • Government
    • House of Lords
    • Justice
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Access to Justice and Welfare Advisory Services

    Monday, 23 March, 2020

    The UK Government has recognised that it is “imperative” that support is given to people on low incomes to access justice. However successive governments, parliamentary committees and stakeholders have identified barriers to vulnerable people accessing the necessary advice and legal services.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Family & Civil Law
    • Justice
    • Welfare & Pensions
  • Research Briefing

    Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

    Monday, 09 March, 2020

    This proposed law has two main functions: implementing three international agreements; and setting out a way in which future agreements can be implemented.

    • Research Briefing
    • Brexit & the EU
    • Family & Civil Law
    • Justice
  • Research Briefing

    International Women’s Day: A Gender Equal World?

    Wednesday, 04 March, 2020

    What progress on global gender equality has been achieved in the last year? This briefing explores the latest facts and figures.

    • Research Briefing
    • Family & Civil Law
  • Research Briefing

    Bates v Post Office: Horizon Accounting System

    Wednesday, 12 February, 2020

    This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords debate on the Government's response to the judgment in Bates v Post Office [2019] EWHC 3408; and whether they intend to take any action against the directors responsible for the Horizon Accounting System.

    • Research Briefing
    • Communities
    • Family & Civil Law
    • Science & Technology
    • Security

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