Ban on foreign casino operators breaks EU law, says Advocate General
Countries which ban foreign firms from operating casinos are breaking EU law, a legal advisor to Europe’s top court has said. The ban discriminates against companies from other countries without any sound basis, the advisor said.
Complaints about premium-rate services tumble
The number of complaints made against the operators of premium-rate phone line operators has dropped by over half in a year. Companies are likely to be fined more heavily, though, with overall fines not dropping in line with complaint numbers.
Government publishes international contract law guidance
The Ministry of Justice has published guidance to European Regulations on which law applies in international disputes. The guidance relates to new rules that came into force in December.
MPs slam planned phone levy, urge focus on cheaper, proven digital inclusion plans
The Government should drop its 50p per month tax on phone lines and put its plans to increase superfast broadband coverage on hold, MPs have said. The tax is regressive and unfocused, they said.
EU law allows for bans on foreign online gambling operators, says top court advisor
European law allows countries to ban the promotion of online gambling sites based abroad, according to an advisor to the EU’s highest court.
English Scottish divide widens over pleural plaques compensation
The Government has ruled out changing English law to allow people who have developed pleural plaques as a result of exposure to asbestos to claim compensation from negligent employers and their insurers.
EU unveils plans to create new pan-Europe contract law
The European Commission wants to create a new, pan-European contract law that would run in parallel to national laws and would be aimed at increasing cross border trade within the EU. It has also vowed to press ahead with controversial consumer law plans.
Privacy watchdog will investigate day-to-day surveillance for Parliamentary report
Privacy watchdog the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will report to Parliament later this year on the degree to which UK citizens are put under surveillance.
Online retailers must take care with printed brochure prices, says ad watchdog
Retailers whose prices fluctuate in line with demand and with competitors’ prices should not use printed brochures for advertising, according to the UK’s advertising watchdog.
MPs reject new privacy laws but insist on pre-notification for privacy-invading stories
Journalists should be told to inform the subjects of stories that their private lives are about to be exposed before the stories are published, a Parliamentary Committee has said. It has stopped short of recommending new privacy laws.
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