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The Technology Secretary, Michelle Donelan, introduced the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill on 8 March 2023.

The Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) has published a guidance on the risks of money laundering associated with funds coming from China.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has proposed minor changes to the SRA Standards and Regulations following its consultation that ran from 14 December 2022–8 March 2023.

Failure to prevent fraud… and more? Anita Clifford reports on the broadening scope of the proposed ‘failure to prevent’ offences & the likelihood of their success

The ‘public interest’ justification for the right of any individual to bring disciplinary proceedings against any solicitor disappeared a long time ago, says John Gould

The Law Commission has highlighted serious safety concerns surrounding driverless cars, and has called on the government to impose a ban on remotely driving a vehicle from overseas due to lack of enforcement powers.

Proposals to fine firms up to 5% of their annual turnover for breaches of the professional rule book have been confirmed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

The final rules for bringing the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) under the control of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have been agreed.

The Law Commission has published advice to the government on how to regulate remote driving on UK roads.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed its proposals for changes to its fining regime and policy on publishing decisions.

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Regulatory

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Kadie Bennett, Anthony Collins

Osborne Clarke—Lara Burch

Keoghs—Louise Jackson & Katie Everson