In June 2024, the Institute of Directors (“IoD”) launched a public consultation on a proposed voluntary Code of Conduct for directors of all types of corporate entity (including private and public companies and those with charitable status) (“the Code”). The public consultation ended in mid-August, with the Code being officially launched on 23 October 2024. According to the IoD, the Code is “a practical tool to help directors make better decisions”.
In its Annual Fraud Report 2024, UK Finance reported that in 2023 £1.17 billion was lost by businesses and individuals following fraudulent activity. In addition, the rise in fraud instances has been recorded by the Office of National Statistics noting that fraud accounts for over 40% of crime in England and Wales. The position in Scotland is similar with instances of fraud having increased 140% in the period 2015 – 2023.
Surrogacy is one of the most high-profile types of assisted reproduction. It is described by some as ‘an extraordinary blessing or gift’ especially by to those who are unable to have children. Welcoming a child into the world can look different family to family that is why BTO have tailored our legal advice to suit all. We are aware that not everyone’s journey into parenthood is the same and each case is unique. It is therefore important when thinking about surrogacy to seek legal advice at your earliest opportunity.
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (herein referred to as “The Act”), it can sometimes be overlooked that employees have individual obligations for their own health and safety and the health and safety of others.
