UK Legal Briefing
Independent coverage of UK law, AI policy and legal developments with practical public impact.
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UK launches Sovereign AI public procurement competitions
The UK has launched the first competitions under its Sovereign AI R&D Procurement Scheme, targeting public-service and security challenges.
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SIA proposes tougher qualification rules for private-security licences
The Security Industry Authority has opened a consultation on training, English-language assessment, first-aid certification and licence integration.
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Government publishes impact assessments for the assisted-dying bill
The UK government published impact, equality and ECHR assessments on 28 August 2026 for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
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UK legal-services AI Growth Lab expands its regulatory guidance
The UK government updated its legal-services Advisory AI Growth Lab guidance on 27 August 2026, adding privacy information and webinar material for applicants.