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Commons Library publishes briefing on the UK voting age
The House of Commons Library has published a briefing on the voting age, following the announcement of plans to reduce the voting age to 16 for all elections in the UK. This briefing details the current voting age for UK elections and considers the debate about lowering the voting age.
JCPC abrogates 'shareholder rule' on legal professional privilege
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) has abolished the ‘shareholder rule’ which previously was thought to allow shareholders to access the company’s legally privileged company documents, in its judgment in Jardine Strategic Ltd v Oasis Investments II Master Fund Ltd & Others [2025] UKPC 34.
Environment and Climate Change Committee publishes report on nitrogen management strategy
The Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) has published a report calling for a more strategic approach to nitrogen management in the UK. The report urges the government to develop a national nitrogen strategy to coordinate cross-departmental efforts, simplify the regulatory system and strengthen enforcement by clarifying the roles and...
ICIBI launches call for evidence on UK entry permission refusals and cancellations
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI), David Bolt CBE, has launched a call for evidence concerning refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK.