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IfG recommends abolishing council elections by thirds
The Institute for Government (IfG) has published a comment piece recommending that the government legislate for a national system of all-out council elections to replace the current system where 85 of England's 317 councils hold elections by thirds. IfG argue that the ongoing local government reorganisation (LGR) programme, which is replacing...
Health and safety prosecution round-up—1 May 2026
A round-up of the latest health and safety prosecutions, including a tissue manufacturer fined after a worker was seriously injured while clearing a machine blockage.
EU policymakers fall short of agreeing on AI Act amendments
Mlex: EU institutions failed to reach agreement on EU AI Act amendments after 12 hours of talks, with disputes over how the law interacts with sectoral rules blocking progress. Negotiations were paused, with a new meeting expected in around two weeks, raising concerns about delays to time-sensitive provisions on high-risk AI systems.
Singapore–rights of third parties and arbitration agreements
Arbitration analysis: This decision clarifies the limited circumstances in which non-parties may invoke arbitration agreements under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 2001 (C(RTP)A 2001). The High Court of Singapore refused a stay sought by company officers who relied on contractual exclusion and indemnity clauses, holding that such...
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