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Criminal Procedure Rule Committee brings Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 into force
The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee has brought the Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 into force, replacing the Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 and all amendments made since then. The consolidated rules include changes that reinforce open justice by explicitly requiring parties who apply for discretionary reporting restrictions in criminal cases to...
Government departments update ECCTA guidance on AML information sharing measures
The Home Office, HM Treasury, Ministry of Justice, Companies House, Serious Fraud Office and Department for Business and Trade have updated guidance on information sharing measures under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) 2023. The updated guidance, published on 3 October 2025, sets out provisions for anti-money laundering...
DSIT urges pension schemes to boost UK sci-tech investment and launches innovation cluster map
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has called on pension schemes to increase investment in UK science and technology companies, with Science Minister Lord Vallance stating that institutional investors are 'underexposed' to cutting-edge firms in AI, biotechnology and quantum technology. Speaking at the British Venture...
Deputy Prime Minister declares synagogue attack a major incident
The Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice, David Lammy, has declared the 2 October 2025 incident at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall a major incident under section 34(2) of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (VPA 2024). Following this declaration, the Independent Public Advocate (IPA) has been stood up to...