From 6th April 2014, commercial landlords trying to recover rent arrears will no longer be able to rely on the right of ‘distress for rent.’ This right allowed landlords to enter a premises and take a defaulting tenant’s belongings without…
Do you transport waste generated by your own business activities? You will now need to register as a waste carrier (lower tier). You can register as a waste carrier using our new and simple tool available on GOV.UK. Registering costs…
These regulations revoke four sets of previous legislation relating to marine oil pollution and merchant shipping. These include SI 1957/358, 1972/1929, 1981/584 and SI 1984 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2944/introduction/made?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Environment+Agency&utm_campaign=3690313_February+2014&dm_i=2WX,273GP,BJ9KL4,7Y7DS,0
Under the Data Protection Act , data controllers are responsible for ensuring any personal data stored on portable devices is encrypted, in cases where the loss of information could cause the customer clear damage or distress. Read more at
On 1 January 2014 The Defamation Act and the Defamation (Operators of Websites) Regulations came into force. Website operators can use as a valid defence any evidence to show they did not themselves post the statement in question, provided they…
Source: ICO Updated guidance explains public authorities’ duty under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) to make environmental information available proactively.
Source: EA You will no longer be required by law to prepare a site waste management plan (SWMP) from 1 December 2013. However, SWMPs may still be required by BREEAM, the planning permission or by the main contractor or client. …
The Department for Business has published a draft of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations Legislation. Proposed changes include a 90 day right to cancel if misled or bullied into a contract, and the right to recover payment that…
Source: Environment Agency, http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/144676.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Environment+Agency&utm_campaign=3153895_October+-+issue+23&utm_content=Legislationlink This Order brings into force the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 which repeals the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964 and replaces the previous system of site registration with a new system of licensing, which will be administered…
Source: JISC Legal, NLA media access and Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) have announced a collaboration designed to simplify copyright licensing for FE, HE and schools. From 2014 colleges and universities who copy newspaper content included within the NLA’s repertoire will…