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R (Greyhound Board of Great Britain Ltd) v Welsh Ministers [2026] EWHC 670 (Admin) What are the practical implications of this case? The ruling reinforces the constitutional divide between the courts and the legislature. It explains that the scheme and framework of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (GWA 2006) embody that separation of powers, and that any judicial attempt to recognise and enforce a common law obligation on Welsh Ministers to consult prior to introducing legislation in the Senedd would trespass upon that boundary. This is not a departure from established principle; case law has already upheld comparable rules for lawmakers in Scotland and at Westminster. However, this is the first express confirmation of the position for Welsh lawmakers, and the first time this dimension of the GWA 2006 has been analysed in such depth. The court examined earlier
The solution arrived through the United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC), a quasi‑judicial body handling mass claims, created under UN Security Council Resolution 687. By addressing environmental harm—most notably via its ‘F4’ claim class—the UNCC set a seminal benchmark shaping how international law and contemporary arbitral panels allocate financial responsibility for wartime ecological devastation. With present-day wars in areas such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East bringing dam breaches, strikes on chemical facilities, and the burning of farmland, the UNCC’s legacy endures as an essential reference point for states, global investors, and companies engaged in post‑conflict arbitration. The F4 claims: Quantifying the unquantifiable Prior to the 1990s, mechanisms in international law for war reparations overwhelmingly favoured property loss, foregone earnings, and bodily injury. The natural world was commonly treated as a mute, non-compensable victim of armed hostilities...
Understanding the farming business as a business Many farms still use long-standing structures that arose by habit, not strategy. Sole traders, informal partnerships and outdated partnership deeds are common. While once effective, such setups can cause major issues around succession, tax planning and involving the next generation. A corporate team can take a fresh, business-led view of the farm, asking: Who owns the land and other critical assets? Who manages daily operations? Who carries the risk and who enjoys the return? What is the enduring plan for succession? From this review, the team can confirm whether the current setup is fit for purpose or if an alternative — for example an updated partnership agreement, a company, a limited liability partnership, or a blended model — would better meet the family’s aims. Tax efficiency through joined-up advice Tax sits at the centre of most
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What are the report’s key findings? UK enforcement bodies continue to struggle to bring prosecutions against senior leaders in major companies and lack concrete, clearly defined strategies for pursuing individual responsibility and accountability. Even when companies are fined, action against specific individuals remains exceptionally rare. Directors of small and medium-sized enterprises ( SMEs) are far more likely to be convicted, fined and disqualified than peers at larger businesses; moreover, penalties imposed on big firms tend to be smaller relative to turnover. The Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA) has done little to enforce the new Senior Managers and Certification Regime ( SMCR) in practice, and has in fact issued fewer fines and prohibition orders against individuals over the past decade. Although the Competition and Markets Authority ( CMA) and the Insolvency Service have sought to disqualify directors at large...
A recap: What changes were already made in the period 2018–2020, as part of implementing Brexit? At the point when EU rules ceased to apply in the UK (31 December 2020), the European Union ( Withdrawal) Act 2018 ( EU( W) A 2018) preserved EU-derived rights and duties within domestic legislation. This covered the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation ( EU) 2016/679 ( EU GDPR), which was then recast as the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation, Retained Regulation ( EU) 2016/679 ( UK GDPR) under the Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications ( Amendments etc) ( EU Exit) Regulations 2019, SI 2019/419, reg 2. The Data Protection Act 2018 ( DPA 2018) likewise continued in force. The EU law so preserved, together with UK measures that had implemented EU rights and obligations, formed a broad category of domestic law termed retained EU...
Delegates of the European Parliament and member states resolved on 22 February 2024 that the forthcoming EU AMLA will be based in Frankfurt, Germany......
Mergers • The Commission cleared: authorised Van Drie Holding B. V. to secure sole control of F& F Group B. V. and Melkboer Vastgoed B. V. ( M.11355), following a phase I review—see Midday Express for more approved the formation of a joint venture by INPEX Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. and Iwatani Corporation ( M.11380), after a phase I assessment—see further in Midday Express cleared the acquisition granting sole control of Progas Gmb H & Co. ......
Re: Z ( Prohibition on Cross-examination: No QLR) [2024] EWFC 22, [2024] All ER ( D) 99 ( Feb) What are the practical implications of this case? A succinct restatement of the statutory framework governing the appointment of a QLR appears at paras [4]–[20] of the judgment, providing a handy overview for deciding if a QLR is required. In day-to-day practice, however, QLRs are in short supply—principally because the available remuneration is limited—so securing one is often unlikely, as occurred here. Where no QLR can be identified, the court must work through all feasible alternatives. If those options are exhausted, a judge may conclude that, in the interests of justice, they must assume the QLR role. Where a judge or magistrate steps into that position, careful wording is essential: the court should not be described as...
historical motor finance commission arrangements and sales In January 2024, the FCA announced it would commence a review into the 'historical motor finance commission arrangements and sales' at several firms, after the Financial Ombudsman Service backed customers in complaints concerning conduct predating a January 2021 ban. That prohibition on discretionary commission models targeted car dealers and credit brokers who paid staff commissions tied to how much they increased borrowers’ car loan interest rates......
Jump to: Brexit SIs and sifting updates Made Brexit SIs laid in Parliament Draft Brexit SIs laid in Parliament Post- Brexit transition guidance Editor's picks—the practice area/sector view New and updated Brexit related content Lex Talk®Brexit: a Lexis®Nexis community Useful information Brexit SIs and sifting updates This section provides notices on the newest made and draft Brexit SIs put before Parliament, alongside updates on proposed negative SIs sent for sifting. Made Brexit SIs laid in Parliament Windsor Framework ( UK Internal Market and Unfettered Access) Regulations 2024 SI 2024/163: Issued under powers in the European Union ( Withdrawal) Act 2018 ( EU( W) A 2018) and the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 ( UKIMA 2020) in relation to Brexit. They revise one item of UK primary legislation and one item of UK secondary legislation concerning the UK internal market. In force from 20 February 2024. ( Updated from draft on 20 February 2024.) See: LNB News...
Kevin Hollinrake outlines Post Office legislation Kevin Hollinrake, the minister responsible for postal matters, confirmed in a written update to Parliament, setting out the boundaries of the planned law, that ministers intend to push the bill through “as soon as possible” ahead of the summer recess. He warned MPs the measure will probably clear some individuals who did, in reality, commit offences, describing this as a price worth paying to secure the exoneration of many who are blameless. Faulty data from the Post Office’s Horizon system, which for years misreported branch shortfalls, underpinned the wrongful prosecution of hundreds of sub-postmasters between 1999 and 2015. More than 100 sub-postmasters previously found guilty have subsequently seen their convictions quashed, yet a significant number are still waiting for redress. Many are still awaiting justice and formal exoneration......
R v Casserly [2024] EWCA Crim 25 What are the practical implications of this case? Prosecutors should advance prosecutions under MCA 1988, s 1 only where any restriction on freedom of expression is both necessary and proportionate. There must be sufficient proof that the communication, assessed in its particular context, is more than merely offensive, shocking or disturbing and goes beyond the pale of what is tolerable in society. If those standards are not satisfied, a case should not be taken forward. Where the decision to prosecute is lawful, juries should be directed that the law safeguards freedom of speech because it is an essential aspect of living in a free and democratic society......
Premium volumes in the insurance sector may well decline if there is 'material deterioration' in the region, UK actuarial consultancy OAC stated on 21 February 2024. Carriers have already reduced marine insurance following assaults by Houthi rebels in Yemen on merchant vessels transiting the Red Sea, that were carried out in response to the war in Gaza. A direct confrontation with Iran is the greatest threat to global energy markets, the consultancy added......
Corporate Rescue and Insolvency The February 2024 issue of Corporate Rescue and Insolvency is now accessible on the Lexis +® UK platform (subscription required). This instalment sets out the following articles: Atento: the final restructuring plan of 2023—a case study (2024) 1 CRI 3 by Jo Hewitt, managing director, James Holley, senior director, and Tom Rayfield, senior director of Alvarez & Marsal Reflections on personal insolvency law: an overview of 2023 (2024) 1 CRI 6 by Professor David Milman......
What were the key messages from this inaugural speech by Director Ephgrave? Mr Ephgrave outlined a vision of an SFO that is more proactive, quicker, bolder and more collaborative. Citing recent successes while acknowledging unspecified ‘challenges’, he committed to a larger role in the UK’s fight against fraud, to working faster and more efficiently (including using machine learning), and to becoming a ‘collaborator of choice’ with fellow law enforcement agencies ( LEAs) and others. He spoke of a ‘visceral’ determination to confront fraud harming individuals and the public purse. When questioned, he did not dispute that this could mean less emphasis on fraud against private businesses and international corruption, although he stressed those cases would still be pursued. In contrast to his predecessor, he emphasised operating within the current system, while proposing changes such as payments to...
What is the background to the FMLC's paper? In recent years, climate change and wider sustainability have moved to the forefront of the pensions sector, with a growing body of statutory guidance and regulation—especially for master trusts and large schemes—directed at this area. Notably, the relatively new Task Force on Climate- Related Financial Disclosures regime for pension schemes requires processes to ensure trustees factor in the risks and opportunities arising from climate change. More broadly, there has been a gradual but persistent shift towards fuller trustee reporting on how sustainability considerations are embedded within their investment approach. However, concerns have been raised that fiduciary duties may have limited trustees’ ability to incorporate climate and sustainability factors into investment decision-making, leading to inaction. This has prompted questions about the extent to which trustees can take steps to tackle climate change and...
In this issue: The Pensions Regulator Personal pensions Central government pensions Disputes and litigation Daily and weekly news alerts Dates for your diary Trackers The Pensions Regulator TPR publishes blog post on developing wider ESG approach to investments The Pensions Regulator ( TPR) has released a blog urging pension scheme trustees to embed broader environmental, social and governance ( ESG) factors in response to expanding climate reporting obligations. Drawing on climate disclosures that show rising awareness of climate-related risks and opportunities, and a move towards more sustainable investments, TPR asks trustees to strengthen their grasp of wider ESG and its links to climate, and to update scheme policies where needed. Trustees are encouraged to review recommendations from the UK Transition Plan Taskforce, the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures ( TNFD), and the Taskforce on Social Factors. The blog also...
In this issue: Key R& I law developments Corporate insolvency and processes Restructuring Directors and insolvency Insolvency litigation R& I in Scotland Daily and weekly news alerts Key dates for R& I professionals New content Key R& I law developments Insolvency Service publishes monthly insolvency statistics for January 2024 The Insolvency Service has released its monthly statistics for January 2024, covering both corporate and personal insolvencies. The figures show 1,769 company insolvencies were recorded, 5% higher than January 2023 and exceeding levels seen while government support measures were in place in response to coronavirus ( COVID-19). For individuals, total insolvencies in January 2024 reached 8,089, a 4% increase on January 2023. See: LNB News 16/02/2024 60. Corporate insolvency and processes Loveridge v Povey, Loveridge v Loveridge The Chancery Division rejected the applicant’s two applications in proceedings relating to the...
In this issue Edinburgh reforms UK, EU and global regulators and institutions Culture, accountability and social governance Prudential rules Financial stability Operational resilience Financial crime and sanctions Consumer protection Complaints, redress and claims handling Investigations, enforcement and disciplinary action Capital markets regulation Dispute resolution for lawyers in financial services Derivatives regulation Sustainable finance and ESG Investment funds and asset management Mi FID II Consumer credit, mortgages and home finance Insurance regulation Payment services and systems Artificial intelligence in financial services Financial Services Enforcement Database Daily and weekly news updates Intraday updates New and updated content Dates for your diary Edinburgh reforms Government responds to Treasury Committee report on the Edinburgh Reforms The government has issued its reply to the Treasury...
X and another v G and others [2024] EWFC 20 What are the practical implications of this case? If a step-parent adoption had been granted, the surrogate would have ceased to be a legal parent and that status would have passed to the non-biological father. A key distinction between adoption and post-surrogacy parental orders is that the court may authorise an adoption despite a legal parent’s opposition, where the child’s welfare for life demands that the absence of consent be overridden. In deciding whether to do so, the court must evaluate the child’s welfare across their whole lifetime (section 1, Adoption and Children Act 2002) and give proper regard to the 'adoption welfare checklist' in ACA 2002, s 1(4), which steers the assessment. By contrast, there is no jurisdiction to make a parental order at all without the surrogate’s consent, in any...
In this issue: Corporate governance Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Company disclosures, records and registers Daily and weekly news alerts Updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Corporate governance PLSA publishes 2024 update to Stewardship and Voting Guidelines The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association ( PLSA) has issued its refreshed 2024 Stewardship & Voting Guidelines. Intended for scheme investors, the guidance operates as a yardstick for corporate reporting and investor relations activity. Arranged into five parts that align closely with the UK Corporate Governance Code, it adds a new section on social factors and reflects the heightened interest in cyber security, AI and biodiversity. See: LNB News 19/02/2024 26. Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 ( Financial Penalty) Regulations 2024 SI 2024/ Draft: These draft Regulations empower the Registrar to levy a...
In this issue: Key developments UK immigration control: how it works Family members under Part 8 and Appendix FM Challenging immigration decisions and enforcement Preventing illegal working Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Key developments Future developments— Immigration calendar Please note our Immigration calendar outlines significant upcoming developments for business immigration advisers. UK immigration control: how it works Statement of Changes HC 556 stops careworkers from bringing dependants and ends Ukraine Family Scheme On 19 February 2024, the Home Office published a Statement of Changes in the Immigration Rules, HC 556, accompanied by an Explanatory Memorandum ( EM). It delivers expected amendments concerning dependants of careworkers and senior careworkers within the Skilled Worker/ Health and Care visa pathway, and introduces several unexpected, immediate revisions to the Ukraine Schemes, notably closing the Ukraine Family Scheme from 3 pm on 19...
In this issue: Coronavirus ( COVID-19) Ukraine conflict Cases and decisions Types of insurance Market practice Regulation Solvency II New and updated content Case trackers Key dates Daily and weekly news alerts Lex Talk® Insurance: a Lexis® Nexis community Coronavirus ( COVID-19) Business interruption This week: A consortium of reinsurers contested liability for at least US$90m sought by a Lloyd’s of London syndicate for COVID-19 losses, contending they have discharged their obligations, having already paid approximately US$26.6m... The Court of Appeal considered the proper treatment of remoteness when assessing whether a single event could be said to cause insured business interruption loss. Where policy wording requires only a link to one “event” or “occurrence” (rather than a single “cause”), the inquiry into causation—or a unifying source—is markedly lighter, and the...
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