The legal profession has long recognised the value of accreditation — a visible marker of expertise, credibility, and commitment. As the landscape of tech law continues to evolve, so too must the ways in which we recognise and support those working at its forefront. That’s why SCL is proud to relaunch the SCL Accredited IT…
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UK law MPs warn online safety regime unable to tackle the spread of misinformation and cannot keep users safe online The House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee has issued a report welcoming the Online Safety Act 2023 as a first step but warning that far more must be done to tackle online…
The legal profession has long recognised the value of accreditation — a visible marker of expertise, credibility, and commitment. As the landscape of tech law continues to evolve, so too must the ways in which we recognise and support those working at its forefront. That’s why SCL is proud to relaunch the SCL Accredited IT…
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Ofcom has published its long-expected consultation on additional measures that it recommends U2U platforms and search engines should implement to fulfil their duties under the Online Safety Act. The focus, this time, is almost entirely on proactive technology: automated systems intended to detect particular kinds of illegal content and content harmful to children, with a view to…
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The Administrative Court has ruled in Wikimedia Foundation & BLN v Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology [2025] EWHC 2086 (Admin). The claim was brought by Wikimedia and one of its users relating to categorisation of services under the Online Safety Act 2023. The Online Safety Act 2023 creates a layered system of…
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UK law Law Commission reviews law relating to liability for defective products The Law Commission of England and Wales has announced that it is going to review the law on product liability. It has been nearly 40 years since the Consumer Protection Act 1987 came into being. It was intended to give consumers a straightforward…
The Home Office consulted on introducing legislation to counter ransomware and meet three main objectives: The proposals fell under three main headings: It has now issued its response to that consultation. It says that overall, the consultation responses demonstrated strong support for the implementation of a new mandatory reporting system. The government will continue to…
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The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has issued a call for evidence about how to introduce a Smart Data scheme in digital markets, using new powers under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. The Act establishes two relevant powers. The first concerns customer data, allowing regulations to require traders to securely provide, at…
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Clive Davies condenses years of experience in IT contract delivery and suggests how the processes can be better handled by the lawyers. I commenced my career in an in-house legal function, but one that also had an associated private practice. I stayed in industry with the energy and IT sectors before moving into private practice…
The government says that AI has the potential to transform the justice system in England & Wales and deliver its ministerial priorities. AI shows great potential to help deliver swifter, fairer, and more accessible justice for all – reducing court backlogs, increasing prison capacity and improving rehabilitation outcomes as well as victim services. However, it…