‘Rule of Law: Powering Business Success, Investment and Innovation’
I would like to give my thanks to Plexal for inviting me here today. I’m delighted that my office is partnering with you to bring bright business minds together. It’s great to be here in Stratford. I would like to begin by highlighting the synergy between business and the rule of law. Being in this part of East London always […]
Civil Procedure Rule Committee: Annual open meeting 8 May 2026
Are you interested in observing the rule making process? The Civil Procedure Rule Committee is hosting the annual Open Meeting of the Committee on 8 May 2026. Source link
Ofqual fines UWL £150,000 for rule breaches affecting thousands of music students
Ofqual has fined the awarding organisation University of West London (UWL) £150,000 for serious rule breaches which affected thousands of students taking its graded music qualifications. From January 2020 to November 2022, UWL failed to exercise proper control over one of its third-party centres. As a result, the centre designed, delivered and awarded music theory qualifications to 224 students which had not been through UWL’s usual approval process – and issued certificates to students. An Ofqual investigation also found that 4,300 students taking the Ofqual-regulated Theory of Music qualifications did not […]
The UK stands firm in our support for the institutions which defend and advance the international rule of law: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to the rule of law is a key part of our national story, beginning over 800 years ago when the Magna Carta was signed, guaranteeing rights to justice and a fair trial. The rule of law remains fundamental to the international system. It is the bedrock of stable democratic societies […]
Life-saving Jess’s Rule to be advertised in every GP surgery
Posters raising awareness of the life-saving Jess’s Rule will be delivered to all 6,170 GP practices in England this week Jess’s Rule makes sure GPs take a ‘fresh eyes’ approach with patients, making them think again to diagnose and catch serious illnesses earlier The posters, co-designed with Jessica Brady’s parents, rolled out nationwide as part of major patient safety drive Patients across the […]
Rule change to support police facing dangerous situations
Police officers will be given more clarity and confidence when making split-second decisions to protect the public, as the government announces new rules. The legal test for the use of force in police misconduct cases will be returned to the criminal law test. This means that when officers need to act quickly in the […]
The UK strongly condemns the violence that continues to undermine efforts to restore democratic rule in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The security situation in Haiti remains a key concern for the United Kingdom. The impacts are devastating, especially for the most vulnerable. OCHA data shows a rape occurs every two hours in Haiti. Of the victims, 15% are underage girls and 75% are those forced from their homes due to conflict. This is the brutal reality. We […]