This is a public consultation by the Law Commission for England and Wales.
The law relating to signatures and other formal documentary requirements has a history spanning centuries. As far back as 1677, the Statute of Frauds required certain documents to be in writing and signed. It...More
The government is committed to introducing an Independent Public Advocate who will act for bereaved families after a public disaster and support them at inquests and inquiries.
This consultation sets out our proposals for the role of the Independent Public Advocate, exploring how they...More
The breakdown of a marriage is a difficult time for families. The decision to divorce is often a very painful one. Where children are involved, the effects in particular where there is ongoing conflict, can be profound.
Under current law in England and Wales, couples must either live apart...More
This leaseholder survey (link below) accompanies the main response form for the leasehold enfranchisement consultation that is being conducted by the Law Commission for England and Wales. That response form can be accessed at: ...More
This is a public consultation by the Law Commission for England and Wales.
What is this consultation about?
Leasehold enfranchisement law concerns those who own property on a long lease. The enfranchisement legislation gives these leaseholders several...More
This is a public consultation by the Law Commission for England and Wales.
The project addresses the problem of shared and exclusive jurisdiction in the fields of discrimination and employment law. This has generated boundary issues between the courts and the Employment...More
This is a public consultation by the Law Commission for England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission.
We are reviewing the regulatory framework for the safe deployment of automated vehicles in the UK.
We recommend that consultees read the consultation paper ...More