A look at insights into other areas of law and recent developments
Topical legal updates - links
PROBATE - WILLS - ESTATE PLANNING
An interesting investigation by a BBC journalistic into the seedy activities of criminal gangs finding loopholes in probate law to use illegal means to acquire property where the deceased dies intestate. Is the on-line probate system fit for purpose?
ON LINE SAFETY
CPS - man who encouraged a vulnerable woman to commit serious self-harm online https://www.cps.gov.uk/cps/news/prison-term-legal-first-prosecution-man-who-encouraged-vulnerable-woman-commit-serious
Ofcom timeline https://www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safety/illegal-and-harmful-content/roadmap-to-regulation
Key date in terms of child safety protections https://www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safety/protecting-children/new-rules-for-a-safer-generation-of-children-online
HEALTH LAW
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FAMILY LAW
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HOUSING LAW
June 2025 roundup from Shelter the housing advice experts https://england.shelter.org.uk/professional_resources/news_and_updates/round_up_of_housing_law_and_news_june_2025