The Law Commission has today published proposals for reform of sexual offences prosecutions. Every year in England and Wales, around 128,000 adults – over 90% of them women – report to the Crime Survey of England and Wales that they are victims of rape or attempted rape. The trial process is an integral step to … Read more >
The Law Commission has announced that it is looking for a new Public Law and Law in Wales Commissioner, who will be instrumental in leading law reform. The Law Commission is led by a Chair and four Commissioners, who play a crucial role in the evolution of law in England and Wales. The role of … Read more >
The Law Commission of England and Wales has been asked by the Department for Education to review the legal framework governing the social care of disabled children to ensure that the law is fair, modern and accessible, allowing children with disabilities to access the support they need. The law on children’s social care is currently … Read more >
The Law Commission of England and Wales has launched a review of the laws which determine how finances are divided among couples after divorce. Commissioned by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), the new law reform project will consider the use of financial remedy orders: orders for financial provision between couples at the end of their … Read more >
The Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission have today published reforms for Government to improve outdated surrogacy laws. The use of surrogacy – where a woman becomes pregnant and gives birth to a child to be brought up by another family – has increased in recent years, and is recognised … Read more >
The Law Commission of England and Wales has today announced that it will review the key piece of legislation used by businesses who lease shops, offices and other commercial premises. The new review, commissioned by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and forming part of Government’s new Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan, will … Read more >
The Law Commission has published advice to Government on how to regulate remote driving on UK roads. Remote driving technology – which enables a person to drive a vehicle from a remote location – has seen rapid advancements in recent years, and is already used in controlled environments, such as warehouses and farms. The Law … Read more >
In 2021 the Law Commission consulted on a new 14th Programme of Law Reform. We received around 500 responses covering nearly 200 possibilities for law reform. The consultation concluded in the same year. We are very grateful to all those who engaged with us. The Commission has currently extended the timetable for finalising the 14th Programme. We have taken … Read more >
Law Commission to consider how outdated compulsory purchase laws can be modernised. Government-backed review of technical laws to examine land acquisition and compensation. The Law Commission of England and Wales has announced that it will begin a review of the legislation governing compulsory purchase, in order to make the law simpler, consistent and more accessible. … Read more >
The Law Commission of England and Wales has appointed Joanna Otterburn and Stephanie Hack as joint Chief Executives. Welcoming the appointment of the two new CEOs, who will operate under a job-sharing arrangement, Sir Nicholas Green, Chair of the Law Commission, said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Joanna Otterburn and Stephanie Hack … Read more >