Video Witnessing of Wills No Longer Legal
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK enacted a temporary measure permitting video witnessing of Wills. However, the law has not been extended, meaning Wills must be witnessed in person from 31st January 2024. It is no surprise that the government has confirmed that there will be no further extensions to the legislation that allowed…
Royal Verdicts: What bills are outlined in the King’s Speech?
In London, Rishi Sunak’s hopes for re-election hinge on a set of new laws unveiled during the recent King’s Speech by King Charles III, outlining the Conservative Party’s agenda for the upcoming pre-election period. With the impending deadline of the 2025 election, Sunak used this speech to highlight his priorities, setting them against the rising…
Withholding tips from staff becomes unlawful
At the start of May, the new Tipping Bill achieved Royal Assent. The Act aims to overhaul unethical tipping practices so that all tips are distributed fairly amongst workers and given without deductions. Currently, when customers provide cash tips directly to a worker, the tip generally belongs to the individual although depending on their employment terms, employers…
Controlling behaviour to be put on par with physical violence
For the first time in UK legal history, controlling or coercive behaviour will be put on a par with physical violence. This will result in offenders sentenced to a year or more imprisonment or a suspended sentence that will automatically be managed by the police, prison, and probation services under public protection arrangements. Yesterday, it…
New laws coming into place in 2023 that you should know
New year, new laws! The new year will bring a series of new laws in the UK, from new legislation that will affect driving laws, taxes, and benefits to the new requirement to provide ID to vote. We have compiled the new laws we believe you should know: Tougher laws for landlords New restrictions that…
Changes to the Online Safety Bill to protect from the abuse of intimate images
Back in July, the Law Commission of England and Wales proposed recommendations to strengthen the law to protect victims of intimate image abuse and to make it easier to prosecute those who take or share intimate images without consent. Effective last month, several changes to the law were announced to broaden the scope of the current intimate…
New legislations and changes coming into force in 2022
With the new year just around the corner, there are some new legislation and law changes that are worth mentioning and preparing for. Read the most important changes: New homes must have electric car chargers by law from 2022 All new homes and buildings in England will be required by law to have electric vehicle…
Environment Act finally passes into UK Law
After more than two years since it was introduced, the long-awaited Environment Act has received Royal Assent and has finally passed into UK law. Green groups and campaigners are celebrating the first environment bill in England for 26 years, calling it a ‘momentous event’. Environment Secretary George Eustice said, ‘’ The Environment Act will deliver the…
What does the new right to repair law mean for your household?
The new right to repair legislation came into force in the UK this month and it aims to make repairs easier for consumers, increase product lifespans, and make manufactured goods cheaper to run and better for the environment. What does the new legislation do? The right to repair law gives consumers the choice to carry…
The law and mental health in the workplace
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from Monday 10th of May to Sunday the 16th of May 2021 in the UK, and it aims to raise awareness and educate people about