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Ofcom

Ofcom the UK's communications regulator, covering TV and radio broadcasting, digital media, mobile and land-based telephones and the postal service. The website has information on its role and current activities, including press releases, transcripts of speeches, official guidelines, regulatory codes, legislation and government reports. There is an online safety page and the site also has sections giving guidance to consumers, small businesses and the regulated industries.

Copyright Licensing Agency

The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) is a not-for-profit company that provides blanket copyright licences for organisations wishing to make copies from books and journals and passes the money on to the rights owners. The site provides guidance on different types of copyright, the implications of generative AI, works excluded from CLA licences and other topics.

Scottish Information Commissioner

The Scottish Information Commissioner (SIC) hears appeals regarding Scottish FoI requests and provides information to the public about information rights in Scotland. The SIC website has information about the work of the commissioner and provides guidance, the relevant legislation, appeal decisions and a list of current appeal applications. 

Dog Law

Website covering different aspects of the law relating to dogs in England and Wales. The site is produced by specialist solicitors Cooper & Co. It provides information and guidance about the law relating to dogs, as well as details of seminars for lawyers and dog owners.

Children's Hearings Scotland

Children's Hearings is a website of the Scottish Government providing information about the care and justice system for children in Scotland. The site provides background information to the Children 's Hearings System with particular sections aimed at children and families. Copies of Children's Hearings procedures are available to download in PDF. Additional materials provided include, annual reports, seminar reports, learning resource packs, a copy of the Kilbrandon Report and links to related websites.

Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Website of London-based global law firm Addleshaw Goddard. The site provides information about the firm and its specialisms. It also includes reports, case studies, articles, podcasts, newsletters and other publications. The site is available in English, French or German.

Scottish Council of Law Reporting

Website of the Scottish Council of Law Reporting, a non-profit company made up of Scottish judges, advocates and solicitors, whose purpose is to manage the publication of its Session Cases law report series and other materials. The site gives subscription information for the Sessions Cases which can be accessed online and in hard copy. There is a comprehensive collection of legal links focussing on the law in Scotland and organised by subject.

Shareholder Rights

The Shareholder Rights website is made freely available online by Brabners Chaffe Street a firm of solicitors based in the North West of England. The site contains guidance relating to the legal position of shareholders in a Private Limited Company and includes information about the structure of a company and the role of directors, company secretaries and shareholders. Advice is also given on shareholder disputes, how to value shareholdings and how to sell shares in a Private Limited Company.

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) deals with compensation claims from people who have been physically or mentally injured because they were the blameless victim of a violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales. CICA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. Its section of the official website, Gov.UK, provides its reports and other publications and includes guidance on making a claim.
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