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MoJ announces changes to law on non-disclosure agreements

Published on: 28 March 2024
Published by LNB News

LNB News 28/03/2024

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Issue Date: 28 March 2024

Published Date: 28 March 2024

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced new legislation to prevent the abuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). MoJ has said that under new legislation, NDAs cannot be legally enforced if they prevent victims from reporting a crime, or discussing information related to criminal conduct with: the police; other prosecuting bodies; qualified and regulated lawyers; and, other support services such as counsellors, advocacy services or medical professionals. MoJ has said that the legislation will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time allows.

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