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Online Safety Act 2023

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As the online world changes and adapts, the laws governing online platforms need to change, too, specifically in relation to prohibitions when using the internet. On 31 January 2024, Part 10 of the Online Safety Act 2023 came into force, which introduces...

XL Bullys included in new dangerous dog laws

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Under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, there were previously four breeds of dogs that were banned within the UK: Pit Bull Terriers, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro. However, the government has now added the XL Bully to the list of dogs banned...

New Sentencing Guidelines for Motoring Offences

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On 15 June 2023, the Sentencing Council published 12 new and revised sentencing guidelines for those convicted of motoring offences in England and Wales. The new and revised guidelines, which apply to adults only come into effect on 1 July 2023. ...

Armed Forces Day 2023: Support from Birkett Long

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Armed Forces Day falls on the last Saturday of June each year, meaning the 2023 celebrations will take place on 24 June. Armed Forces Day celebrations begin at the start of the week, with the Armed Forces Day flag being raised on famous buildings and...

Remote licencing hearings - are they lawful?

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In what is believed to be the first case where the Courts have had to consider the question of remote licencing hearings, District Judge Sayed sitting at Bromley Magistrates Court found that licencing hearings held remotely are lawful. District Judge Sayed...