Law news uk

Here are some recent law news stories from the UK:

Brexit

• The UK and EU have agreed on a new trade deal, which will come into effect on January 1, 2021. The deal includes a provision that allows the UK to diverge from EU law in certain areas, including employment and environmental law. (Source: BBC News)
• The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that the Prime Minister's decision to prorogue Parliament was unlawful. The court's decision has been hailed as a major victory for Parliament and a blow to the government's Brexit strategy. (Source: The Guardian)

Data Protection

• The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has fined Facebook £500,000 for breaching data protection laws. The fine was imposed after an investigation found that Facebook had failed to protect users' personal data. (Source: BBC News)
• The UK's Data Protection Act 2018 has come into force, introducing new rules for the handling of personal data. The act gives individuals more control over their personal data and imposes stricter penalties for data breaches. (Source: The Law Society Gazette)

Human Rights

• The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that the government's decision to deport a refugee to Rwanda was unlawful. The court's decision was based on the government's failure to consider the refugee's human rights. (Source: The Guardian)
• The UK's Human Rights Act 1998 has been the subject of controversy in recent years, with some politicians calling for its repeal. However, a recent poll found that 70% of the public support the act, which protects individuals' human rights. (Source: The Independent)

Family Law

• The UK's Family Court has introduced a new system for dealing with domestic abuse cases. The system, known as the "Family Drug and Alcohol Court" (FDAC), aims to provide a more effective and supportive approach to dealing with cases involving domestic abuse. (Source: The Law Society Gazette)
• The UK's Ministry of Justice has announced plans to introduce a new system for dealing with child contact disputes. The system, known as the "Child Arrangements Programme", aims to provide a more efficient and effective approach to resolving disputes over child contact. (Source: Family Law Week)

Crime

• The UK's police forces have launched a new campaign to tackle knife crime. The campaign, known as "Operation Sceptre", aims to reduce the number of knife-related incidents and to increase public awareness of the dangers of knife crime. (Source: BBC News)
• The UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced plans to introduce a new system for dealing with sexual offence cases. The system, known as the "Sexual Offences Review", aims to provide a more effective and supportive approach to dealing with sexual offence cases. (Source: The Law Society Gazette)

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