THIS ISSUE
The EU hs proposed a new Consumer Credit Directive. A major question is how does the UK react? Fred Philpott investigates
David Locke on the importance of informed debate on COVID vaccinations for children
George Hepburne-Scott considers the potential impact of Saqlain’s referral to the European Court of Justice
David Renton on the horrors facing some council tenants
Helen Stephenson sets out the Charity Commission’s priorities & plans
Michael Frisby & Alasdair McDowell look at future possibilities for this controversial doctrine
Auxiliary aids in adjustments claims: Charles Pigott looks at a less frequently used aspect of the Equality Act
Managing social media: Carla Whalen looks at the risks & how they can be prevented or addressed
Barrister David Renton, of Garden Court Chambers, relays a gruelling tale of mould that was left untreated in a tenant’s home, in this week’s NLJ (Back Page Law Stories)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Hugh James—Phil Edwards
Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire
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Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe
Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire
DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr
Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London
NEWS
Commercial leasehold, the defence of insanity and ‘consent’ in the criminal law are among the next tranche of projects for the Law Commission
Tech companies will be legally required to prevent material that encourages or assists serious self-harm appearing on their platforms, under Online Safety Act 2023 regulations due to come into force in the autumn
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured £1.1m in its first use of an Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO)
The Bar has a culture of ‘impunity’ and ‘collusive bystanding’ in which making a complaint is deemed career-ending due to a ‘cohort of untouchables’ at the top, Baroness Harriet Harman KC has found
County court cases are speeding up, with the median time from claim to hearing 62 weeks for fast, intermediate and multi-track claims—5.4 weeks faster than last year
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