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Solicitors' watchdog failed to present true opinions in 'super exam' consultation, say law teachers

Law teachers have questioned the integrity of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), claiming the watchdog has skewed the industry's views on a new "super exam" for solicitors.

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11/05/2017

First international standard on sustainable procurement published

BS ISO 20400 is the first truly global standard that can be used by multinational businesses, public bodies, and anyone who needs to deliver sustainable outcomes through their supply chains by integrating sustainability into their procurement process.

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11/05/2017

Information Commissioner reminds parties about guidelines on use of personal data in political campaigns

The UK's Information Commissioner, Elizabeth Denham, recently got in touch with all the UK's major political parties to remind them about the rules on using personal data ahead of the General Election on 8 June.

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09/05/2017

New regulations require letting agencies in Scotland to join national register

The Law Society of Scotland confirmed last week that the Scottish Government's new letting agency regulations will only apply to those individuals and organisations which carry out letting agency work.

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09/05/2017

Schools given new powers to vote out 'rogue' governors

Schools have been handed new powers which will give them the ability to remove "rogue" governors from office.

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08/05/2017

New ad rules to force broadband providers to lower speed claims

Broadband providers will be forced to reduce their advertised speeds, under proposed new rules put forward by the advertising watchdog.

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05/05/2017

Schools ill-equipped to deal with mental health issues, say MPs

Schools and colleges aren't able to dedicate sufficient time and resources to supporting pupils' mental wellbeing, with half of all cases of mental illness in adult life found to start before the age of 15.

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02/05/2017

Review to examine how legal services in Scotland are regulated

The Scottish government has announced a new independent review into the regulation of legal services in Scotland.

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28/04/2017

Draft sentencing guidelines on breach offences could increase prison population, MPs warn

Proposed new sentencing guidelines could lead to a rise in the prison population, the House of Commons Justice Committee warned this week.

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27/04/2017

Scottish jurors to be given contextual information in sex crime court cases

Jurors in Scotland will be presented with special information during rape and sexual assault cases to help them understand the reasons behind why some victims react the way they do after being attacked.

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27/04/2017