| Synopsis: |
The Law Commission is required to submit to the Lord Chancellor programmes for the examination of different branches of the law that might require reform. The seven projects in this, the tenth programme, are: adult social care; Intestate Succession and the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975; level crossings legislation; marital property agreements; private rights for redress under the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive; simplification of criminal law; and unfitness to plead and the insanity defence.Further sections cover ongoing work from the previous programmes, consolidation of legislation, statute law repeals, advisory work, deferred projects, and other law reform projects. |