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Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission have today published reforms for Government to improve outdated surrogacy laws.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Law Commission to consider how outdated compulsory purchase laws can be modernised.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 >
The Law Commission of England and Wales has begun a new project that will review the ancient laws that govern the process of dealing with the remains of the deceased – bringing them into line with modern needs. The rules and regulations that cover the disposal of a person’s body after they pass away are … Read more >
The Law Commission’s Annual Report 2021-22 has been published. This story is also available in Welsh (Mae’r stori hon ar gael yn y Gymraeg hefyd). The annual report highlights the work that the Commission has done over the past twelve months, such as: Publishing eight major reports since the last annual report, covering topics such … Read more >
Mae Adroddiad Blynyddol 2021-2 Comisiwn y Gyfraith wedi’i gyhoeddi. Mae’r stori hon ar gael yn Saesneg (This story is available in English). Mae’r adroddiad blynyddol yn amlygu’r gwaith y mae’r Comisiwn wedi’i wneud dros y deuddeg mis diwethaf, megis: Cyhoeddi wyth adroddiad mawr ers yr adroddiad blynyddol diwethaf. Mae’r adroddiadau yn ymdrin â phynciau fel … Read more >
Last week the Government announced that it will update the Online Safety Bill to include the Law Commission’s recommendation to make encouraging or assisting serious self-harm an offence. The recommendation was made in July 2021 as part of the Law Commission’s Modernising Communications Offences report. The project was funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, … Read more >