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Online Safety Act 2023

Zoe Hosking
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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

Zoe Hosking
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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...

UK-US Data Bridge extends the EU-US Data Privacy Framework

Chloe Vertigen
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On 12 October 2023, the UK government published a new regulation governing data transfers between the UK and the US. This regulation is known as the Data Protection (Adequacy) (United States of America) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/1028). Background The...

New Sentencing Guidelines for Motoring Offences

Zoe Hosking
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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

Zoe Hosking
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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?

Zoe Hosking
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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...

Online Safety Act 2023

Zoe Hosking
  • Posted
  • Author

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

Zoe Hosking
  • Posted
  • Author

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...

UK-US Data Bridge extends the EU-US Data Privacy Framework

Chloe Vertigen
  • Posted
  • Author

On 12 October 2023, the UK government published a new regulation governing data transfers between the UK and the US. This regulation is known as the Data Protection (Adequacy) (United States of America) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/1028). Background The...

New Sentencing Guidelines for Motoring Offences

Zoe Hosking
  • Posted
  • Author

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

Zoe Hosking
  • Posted
  • Author

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?

Zoe Hosking
  • Posted
  • Author

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...