State v. Smeby: Physician-Patient Privilege Statute Discussed

The Minnesota Supreme Court clarified the scope of the physician-patient privilege statute in State v. Smeby. The court held that communications with paramedics are not privileged unless the paramedic is acting under a physician's direction, and that non-privileged information in medical records does not become privileged upon transfer. This ruling impacts the searchability of medical records in criminal investigations.

Corrections to Gatwick Airport Development Consent Order 2025

This document provides corrections to the Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent Order 2025 (SI 2025/1054). The corrections involve minor typographical errors in headings and text within the Table of Contents and Schedules.

Approval of Code of Management Practice (Residential Management) (Service Charges) (England) Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has approved a new Code of Management Practice for residential management service charges in England, effective April 7, 2026. This Order withdraws approval of a previous code and revokes several older approval orders.

Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating (Demand Notices) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating (Demand Notices) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 amend existing rules for business rates demand notices in England and Wales. These regulations update explanatory notes and details regarding payment options and rating multipliers.

Firearms (Amendment and Revocation) Rules 2026

The UK Home Office has issued the Firearms (Amendment and Revocation) Rules 2026, revoking SI 2025/914 and amending the Firearms Rules 1998. These rules update application forms and referee requirements for firearm and shotgun certificates, coming into effect on March 23, 2026.

Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) Amendment Order 2026 Correction

This Statutory Instrument corrects an error in a previous pension order for firefighters in England. It amends the Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) (Amendment) Order 2026 to specify the correct commencement date, replacing a placeholder with April 1st, 2026. The instrument comes into force on March 31st, 2026.

Broadcasting Act 1990 (Independent Radio Services Exception) Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Broadcasting Act 1990 (Independent Radio Services Exception) Order 2026, effective May 1, 2026. This order modifies exceptions for independent radio services, revoking previous orders from 1990 and 2007.

Employment Rights Act 2025 (Enforcement) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Employment Rights Act 2025 (Enforcement) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026, effective April 7, 2026. These regulations amend existing legislation concerning employment agencies, employment businesses, and gangmasters to align with the Employment Rights Act 2025.

Police Act 1984 Application to Enforcement Officers Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Application to Enforcement Officers) Regulations 2026, effective April 7, 2026. These regulations extend specific powers under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) to enforcement officers investigating labour market offences, replacing previous regulations.

Scottish Water Board Composition Changes by Statutory Instrument

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Public Services Reform (Scottish Water) Order 2026, amending the Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002. This instrument changes the required composition of the Scottish Water board, altering the minimum number of executive and non-executive members.