An independent review led by Sir John Parker, which made a number of recommendations to prepare FTSE 350 companies to meet ethnic diversity targets.

The Parker Review Committee has published its March 2024 report into ethnic diversity across UK businesses.

CASE HUB ARCHIVED–this archived case hub reflects the position at the date of the decision of 17 June 2015; it is no longer maintained. See further, timeline, commentary and related cases Case facts Outline European Commission Article 101 TFEU investigation into a cartel in the markets for fuel-operated parking heaters (which heat parked cars or trucks) and auxiliary heaters (which support the heating system of a running car or truck) (AT.40055). Latest development On 17 June 2015 the Commission announced that it has issued its enforcement decision, and that both defendants had settled with the Commission. The defendants were fined as follows: • Webasto was not fined as it received full immunity for informing the Commission of the cartel (if Webasto had not received immunity, it would have been fined €222.247m) • Eberspächer

The European Parliament has adopted updated rules to improve out-of-court dispute resolution for consumer complaints, modernising the EU’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) framework to better suit the digital economy and cross-border cases. The new rules clarify the scope of ADR to include issues before and after contracts, and allow participation by third-country traders in certain cases. They aim to boost participation by traders and consumers through incentives and require traders to respond to ADR requests within set deadlines. The reforms also streamline procedures, enable bundling similar cases, and improve online access to information. The directive will enter into force 20 days after its publication and start to apply 32 months after publication.

Parliament has announced that Jackie Doyle-Price has been elected Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) following a ballot of the whole House. Tom Randall was also on the ballot.

The House of Lords Conduct Committee (Conduct Committee) has announced a call for evidence on its review of the Code of Conduct for Members and the Guide to the Code of Conduct. The Conduct Committee aims to shorten and clarify the Code and Guide and consider whether any changes are needed since implementing the code 15 years ago. The call for evidence closes at 10am on 3 May 2024.

The Backbench Business Committee has announced that MPs will hold a debate on 30 January 2024, on victims of road traffic offences and the criminal justice system (CJS). The debate has been put forward by Selaine Saxby MP.

The European Parliament has adopted the ‘one substance, one assessment’ package to streamline EU chemicals rules and enhance transparency on chemical safety data. The reform creates a central data platform to improve public access to information on hazards, uses and safer alternatives, and strengthens co-operation between EU agencies. Once the Council formally adopts the texts, they will be published in the Official Journal and enter into force 20 days later.

The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] has reached its final parliamentary stages as of 8 May 2025. Sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the Bill introduces wide-ranging reforms to data regulation, including new provisions for customer data access, privacy standards, and the establishment of an Information Commission. It also addresses electronic trust services, biometric data retention, and information sharing for public services. Originating in the House of Lords during the 2024–25 session, the Bill has now completed its passage through both Houses.

The European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee has approved a political agreement on transparency and targeting of political advertising. Under the new rules, political advertising will have to be clearly labelled. The new rules will make it easier for citizens, authorities and journalists to obtain information on who is financing an advert, their place of establishment, the amount paid, and the origin of the financing, among other details. All political advertising and related information will be stored in a public online repository. Sponsoring ads from outside the EU will be prohibited three months before elections. Targeting and amplification techniques will only be available for online political advertising based on personal data collected from the data subject and subject to consent, and the use of sensitive personal data will be banned. The rules will only apply to remunerated political advertisements. Parliament is expected to vote on the rules during the 26-29 February 2024 plenary session. The rules will apply 18 months after the entry into force.

Parliament has launched a call for evidence on the Renters’ Rights Bill, inviting submissions from individuals with relevant expertise, experience, or a special interest in the Bill. The submissions will be reviewed by the House of Commons Public Bill Committee, which will consider and scrutinise the Bill. The Committee’s first sitting is expected on 22 October 2024, and it is scheduled to report by 28 November 2024. However, Parliament has noted that once the Committee concludes its consideration of the Bill, it will no longer receive written evidence and may conclude earlier than the expected deadline of 5.00pm on 28 November 2024.

The UK Parliament has laid the draft statutory instrument (SI) to deliver the Medical Devices (Post-market Surveillance Requirements) (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2024, which will enhance patient safety. The new legislation will also facilitate greater traceability of incidents and reporting trends, will introduce clearer and risk-proportionate requirements that enhance the safety of medical devices, and will introduce a new risk-based classification system for medical devices which will allow patients to access various types of medical devices that have already been approved for use in other countries. The SI is proposing an implementation period of six months once Parliamentary processes have been concluded. The regulation is expected to come into force in 2025.