UK law National Security and Investment Act 2021: first application for interim relief against final order In R (on the application of FTDI Holding Ltd) v Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster [2025] EWHC 241 (Admin), the High Court considered (and dismissed) an application for interim relief against a final order which had been issued…
UK government publishes response to call for evidence on open justice
The UK government has published the outcome of its call for evidence which sought comments on ten areas relating to open justice and transparency. This included questions on the principles around open justice and transparency, as well as specific areas of the justice system, particularly those that have undergone a period of rapid change over…
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Ofcom consults on draft guidance: A safer life online for women and girls
Ofcom is consulting on draft guidance to protect women and girls under the Online Safety Act. The guidance sets out areas where technology firms can contribute towards improving women and girls’ online safety by taking responsibility, designing their services to prevent harm and supporting their users. As SCL readers will be aware, the Online Safety…
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CJEU rules that a dominant undertaking’s refusal to ensure that its platform is interoperable with a third party app can be abusive
The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued its ruling in Case C-233/23: Alphabet and Others. In 2018, Enel X Italia launched the JuicePass app in Italy, which helps drivers find and reserve charging stations for electric vehicles. Enel requested Google to make JuicePass compatible with Android Auto, a system that allows smartphone…
Ofcom issues two consultations under Media Act 2024
Ofcom has issued two consultations under the Media Act. Among other things, the Act seeks to ensure, among other things, that audiences can easily find and discover public service broadcasters’ content on connected TV platforms, and that they are well served by this content. Specifically, the Act requires certain connected TV platforms to ensure that…
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UK law DSIT renames and refocuses AI Safety Institute to tackle security threats The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced that the AI Safety Institute will be renamed the AI Security Institute. The new name reflects its focus on serious AI risks with security implications, such as how the technology can be…
Justice UK publishes report about AI in the justice system
Justice UK has published a report about AI in the justice system. It says that the justice system plays a vital role in peoples’ lives and our democracy. However, it suffers from several problems including court delays running to years, many people with legal problems not being able to access necessary legal advice, and prisons…
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UK law Data Protection (Charges and Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 made The Data Protection (Charges and Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 SI 2025/63 have been made. They amend the Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018, SI 2018/480, to increase the annual data protection fees payable to the Information Commissioner across all tiers of the charge…
European Commission issues work programme for 2025
The European Commission has issued its work programme for 2025. The proposals which will be of interest to tech lawyers are set out below. It will also be carrying out fitness checks in the areas of digital policy and geo-blocking. Withdrawn proposals In addition, the Commission has indicated that it is withdrawing certain proposed legislation:…
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Court of Appeal dismisses appeal in EE v Virgin Mobile case
The Court of Appeal has recently dismissed the appeal in EE Ltd v Virgin Mobile Telecoms Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 70. The case arose in the context of a dispute between EE and Virgin Mobile. VM had stated that EE’s claim was for loss of profit and, therefore, the claim was excluded by the following…
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