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Checklist: reporting restriction orders in family proceedings This checklist sets out the steps to consider when applying for a reporting restriction order in family proceedings, including preliminary matters such as jurisdiction, any alternative statutory provision and grounds for exclusion. It explains notifying the media through the Press Association Injunction Applications Alert Service, and notifying other parties. It also covers the duration and scope of reporting restriction orders under the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010), SI 2010/2955, the Practice Note (Official Solicitor: Deputy Director of Legal Services: Cafcass: Applications for reporting restriction orders) (also known as the Cafcass Practice Note), and the reporting restriction order standard order. A reporting restriction order is a court order restricting the publication or dissemination of certain information by media representatives or duly authorised lawyers about court proceedings. Its primary purpose is to protect the identities of those involved in the proceedings, such as children or incapacitated adults, where publication could cause harm, distress or a breach of privacy. ...

In this issue Advertising, marketing and sponsorship Consumer protection International Public Procurement Supplier management Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Latest Q&A Advertising, marketing and sponsorship ASA rulings—26 February 2025 The Advertising Standards Authority upheld two challenges concerning an email from Maki Online Services Ltd t/a Nino Apply, which exaggerated the consequences of not renewing a Biometric Residence Permit and failed to disclose the availability of a free eVisa. See: LNB News 26/02/2025 21. CAP and BCAP launch further consultation on 'less healthy' ads rules Acting for the ASA, the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP and BCAP) have begun a further consultation on introducing new restrictions on promoting ‘less healthy’ food and drink to children. From October 2025, these rules will bar such advertising on TV and online during set periods. Input is requested on refreshed guidance for applying the rules, following responses to...

In this issue: Advertising, marketing and sponsorship Consumer protection Contracts Data protection E-commerce International Public procurement Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Latest Q&A Advertising, marketing and sponsorship ASA rulings—21 August 2024 One complaint was lodged with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about a sponsored Facebook post by Just Eat.co.uk Ltd t/a Just-Eat.co.uk that featured McDonald’s products high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS), querying whether the ad had been directed at children. The ASA upheld the complaint. See: LNB News 21/08/2024 11. CMA accepts Meta's updated ad data use rules The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accepted Meta’s updated commitments on the use of advertising data. Following the CMA’s May 2024 consultation on Meta’s varied commitments regarding its ad data practices, Meta will introduce a new model ensuring all advertisers can use Facebook Marketplace without their data being used...

In this issue: Media Internet Databases Data protection Advertising, marketing and sponsorship Telecommunications LexTalk®TMT: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Media Getty gets pyrrhic victory in UK stability AI case Law360, London: On 4 November 2025, Getty Images persuaded a London court that artificial intelligence (AI) developer Stability AI had produced a small number of images infringing the stock image company’s trade marks. However, the court was not convinced that the model itself breached the photo giant’s intellectual property in this landmark dispute. See: Getty gets pyrrhic victory in UK stability AI case. Internet Ofcom launches call for evidence on age assurance effectiveness and app store safety under OSA 2023 Ofcom has opened a call for evidence to inform two statutory reports required by the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA 2023). The reports will review...

Note This Practice Note addresses the law currently applying in England. In Wales, the position is governed by the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 together with the relevant statutory instruments. For Welsh guidance, see the following Practice Notes: Local authority powers and duties to provide accommodation for children in Wales Local authority duties to looked after children in Wales Local authority duties to children in Wales—child protection NB: this Practice Note also cites earlier legislation and statutory guidance, as certain linked materials give useful background and include templates that continue to be used during pre-proceedings. The Public Law Outline (PLO) originated in 2008 as part of reforms to care proceedings. It was subsequently updated by the PLO 2014 and the Children and Families Act 2014, which introduced a 26-week limit for completing care and supervision proceedings. See Practice Note: Public law children procedure—Public Law Outline. These changes place greater weight on work undertaken before proceedings commence. Providing support and...

Facts Mr Smith, aged 75, was recently bereaved after a 40-year marriage, having been diagnosed with dementia shortly before his wife passed away. He had already put in place a Lasting Power of Attorney naming his children and made a Will in their favour. He began spending time with his carer, Ms James, aged 34, who has progressively cut him off from relatives and friends. He often says he is busy and, when his family do see him, he appears not to be looking after himself or his home. His relatives are worried about the influence Ms James exerts, though they accept he has been lonely. Their concern heightened when, last week, Ms James declared they were going to marry, yet Mr Smith seems blissfully unaware of any such plan. What action can Mr Smith’s family take to keep him safe? Mental capacity They should first assess whether Mr Smith retains decision- and time-specific mental capacity, explain the situation to him, and seek his agreement to...

Practice Note This Practice Note sets out a high-level summary of the principal legislation and processes for placing looked after children with a connected person acting as a foster carer. It explains: who qualifies as a connected person; the steps for arranging a placement with a connected person; the assessment route for approving a connected person as a foster carer, including interim approval; the approach to reviewing any approval; and frequent mistakes when carrying out assessments. Please note, the material here reflects the current position in England. In Wales, this field is governed by the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and associated statutory instruments. For more detail on children’s social care in Wales, consult the following Practice Notes: Local authority powers and duties to provide accommodation for children in Wales, Local authority duties to looked after children in Wales and Local authority duties to children in Wales—child protection...

STOP PRESS: This document is being revised to align with the commencement of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA 2025), which updates the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. For further guidance on DUAA 2025 compliance impacts, consult Practice Note: Data (Use and Access) Act 2025—compliance implications. 1 Background Name and role of the person(s) carrying out the assessment [ Insert name ] Assessment date [ Insert date ] 2 Proposed processing Overview of intended processing covered by this assessment [ Describe, eg: Email marketing to existing contacts for comparable services provided by [ insert organisation name ] ] Details of the data or classes of data to be handled [ Describe, eg: ] [ Names and email addresses ] [ Purchase histories of intended recipients, to confirm any direct marketing is confined to comparable services ] Description of the data subject(s) or categories of data subject(s) whose information will be processed [...

Checklist of supporting documents for entry clearance Format for translations If a document is not in English or Welsh, you must supply the original-language version together with a complete translation that includes: certification by a qualified translator, plus credentials for the translator or translation company that the Home Office can independently verify contact details for the translator or translation company confirmation that the translation is a true and accurate version of the original the date the translation was completed the translator’s full name and signature, or that of an authorised official of the translation company Format for documents All identity documents submitted must be originals, unless stated otherwise. Provide clear A4 copies of the originals as supporting evidence. For most non-settlement applications, you upload supporting documents digitally before your appointment, rather than handing over original hard copies at the visa application centre. Where this cannot be done, some visa application centres offer scanning and upload services. In...