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The aim of the 2019 Act is to update existing terrorism offences for the digital age and to strengthen the enforcement authorities' ability to intervene to stop terrorist activities...

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published new guidance today (2 February 2019) on freedom of expression in higher education in England and Wales.

The new Universities Minister, Chris Skidmore, gave a speech at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) on 31 January 2019 to set out his vision for the future of higher education, highlighting, given the location of his speech, that the UK is a “global leader in the creative arts”.

The recent vote in the House of Commons to reject the Withdrawal Agreement may result in additional concern for universities and their EU staff.

The Government has recently published its Good Work Plan - a summary of those changes and how they will continue to strengthen workers’ rights in the UK (whether or not the UK leaves the EU).

The Law Commission is conducting an extensive review of the adequacy of hate crime legislation during 2019. This project will consider the current range of specific offences and aggravating factors in sentencing decisions.

Regulations were laid before Parliament on 29 November 2018 and will come into force on 21 December 2018. The Regulations ban the use of combustible materials in the external walls of high-rise residential buildings and...

A recent Court of Appeal decision has potential implications for contracting authorities when deciding whether a development agreement is subject to procurement rules.

Our briefing analyses the impact of Brexit on EU trade marks and Community registered designs.  These rights apply automatically across the whole EU, but without action by the UK government, these rights will no longer be protected in the UK once it leaves.

The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("EUWA") establishes the main underpinning legal framework for the UK’s departure from the European Union.

A number of the potential milestone events and important dates in the Brexit process are summarised here...

In the words of the House of Commons Exiting the European Union Committee: “Data flows and data protection are fundamental to the modern way of life and, increasingly, to the functioning of the economy, particularly in areas of UK comparative advantage such as services.