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Anthony Jewell Public Hearing Application Summary

The Parole Board Chair has published a preliminary view that the case of Anthony Jewell should potentially be heard in public, citing the serious nature of the offences including conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs, conspiracy to commit arson, firearms offences, gang-related violence, and violence against women. The Board is inviting representations from the press and public within five working days of publication, with the deadline for submissions being midday on Tuesday 28 April 2026.

Seras / Enva Dedicated Waste Wood Business Merger Inquiry

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a Phase 1 merger inquiry into the anticipated acquisition by Seras Energy Ltd of G.I. Hadfield & Son Limited, a dedicated waste wood business. The CMA is inviting comments from any interested party on the impact the transaction could have on competition in the UK. The statutory deadline for comments is 6 May 2026.

IBBI Discussion Paper on CIIRP Regulations 2026

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has issued a discussion paper proposing the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Creditor-Initiated Insolvency Resolution Process) Regulations, 2026, to operationalise the CIIRP framework introduced under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026. The proposed regulations establish the procedural architecture for a creditor-initiated insolvency resolution process, including initiation thresholds, meeting requirements, creditor approval conditions, resolution professional appointment, and public announcement procedures. The Board invites public comments on the draft regulations.

Discussion Paper on Proposed Amendments to Voluntary Liquidation Process Regulations, 2017

The IBBI has released a Discussion Paper proposing amendments to the Voluntary Liquidation Process Regulations, 2017, in response to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026. The proposed changes address five areas: claims management with a seven-day communication timeline for liquidators, introduction of a new termination mechanism for voluntary liquidation proceedings under Regulation 42, decoupling of forms from the Regulations for faster updates, and consequential amendments arising from the omission of sections 38-42 of the Code.

Discussion Paper: Proposed Amendments to IBBI (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has released a discussion paper proposing comprehensive amendments to the IBBI (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016, in pursuance of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 (receiving presidential assent on 06 April 2026). Key changes include replacing the Stakeholders' Consultation Committee with a statutory Committee of Creditors (CoC) model, establishing a time-bound 180-day liquidation framework, rationalising the liquidator fee structure, carrying forward verified claims from CIRP, aligning liquidator decisions with CoC oversight, introducing a formal liquidator replacement mechanism, and facilitating guarantor asset transfers under the new Section 28A framework.

Copyright Office Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Adjustments to Fee Schedule

The U.S. Copyright Office has published a notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comment on adjustments to its fee schedule. The proposed changes aim to restore cost recovery closer to the historical level of approximately 60 percent, addressing significant cost increases since the last adjustment in 2020. Written comments must be submitted by May 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Criminal Justice Bill Creates Fast-Track Procedure for Admitted Crimes

The French Ministry of Justice has presented a criminal justice bill to Parliament that creates a new Procedure for Judgment of Recognized Crimes (PJCR), allowing faster trials when defendants admit facts. The bill also expands where criminal trials can be held to all 164 judicial tribunals, simplifies departmental criminal court rules, authorizes genetic genealogy in investigations, and creates a judicial psychologist status. The government will allocate 12 million euros to build courtrooms and add 35 magistrates and 80 clerk staff to nine appeal courts.

Justice des Mineurs: Four Research Project Calls, Deadline July 3, 2026

The Direction de la Protection Judiciaire de la Jeunesse (DPJJ) has published four calls for research projects under its 2026 scientific programme. The calls cover: the educational relationship with PJJ youth; the role of family and social networks in juvenile penal cases; youth attitudes toward weapons; and pathways for social and professional reintegration of minors under PJJ supervision. Research teams are invited to submit proposals by July 3, 2026.

Public Hearing Application - Jack Shepherd Case

The Parole Board has published an application for a public hearing in the case of Jack Shepherd, convicted of manslaughter following a speed boat incident. The Board Chair's preliminary view is that the case should be heard in public due to its serious and unusual nature, Mr Shepherd's subsequent offences while on bail, his extradition, and public interest factors. The Board is seeking representations from the public and press within five working days of publication.

Corporate Civil Enforcement Reforms Consultation

The UK Insolvency Service has launched a consultation on reforming the corporate civil enforcement regime, seeking views on 11 options broadly categorized into structural reforms, information gathering powers, and procedural changes. The reforms aim to modernize director disqualification processes, introduce tailored restrictions for directors, and shift defended cases from courts to a tribunal model. The consultation applies to England, Scotland and Wales and closes at 11:59pm on 17 June 2026.