Law Society and SRA win approval for 11.5% jump in cost of practising – Legal Futures

Posted September 7th, 2023 in budgets, fees, law firms, news, solicitors, Solicitors Regulation Authority by sally

‘Individual solicitors and their firms will be paying an extra £13.2m to be regulated and represented in the coming year, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed.’

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Legal Futures, 7th September 2023

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Woman barred from removing body of partner from London funeral home – The Guardian

Posted September 7th, 2023 in bereavement, burials and cremation, families, injunctions, news by sally

‘A woman has been barred from removing the body of her partner from a funeral home after becoming embroiled in high court litigation with one of his relatives.’

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The Guardian, 6th September 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

The Remuneration of Pension Trustees – Pensions Barrister

Posted September 7th, 2023 in news, pensions, remuneration, trusts by sally

‘This article deals with two discrete aspects of the law and practice relating to trustee remuneration – a recent decision of the Court of Appeal and the Pensions Regulator’s Single Code of Practice.’

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Pensions Barrister, 7th September 2023

Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com

Killer caught on CCTV as he led estranged wife to her death is jailed for life – The Independent

Posted September 7th, 2023 in closed circuit television, domestic violence, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A killer who stabbed his estranged wife more than 30 times, including 19 wounds to her face and neck, and then kept her body in his room for four days has been jailed for life.’

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The Independent, 6th September 2023

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UK government’s refusal to confirm Skripal spy role is ‘surreal’, lawyers say – The Guardian

Posted September 7th, 2023 in news, poisoning, Russia, spying by sally

‘Lawyers for the family of the woman who died in the Wiltshire novichok poisonings have claimed the UK government’s refusal to confirm that Sergei Skripal was a spy was like a scene from Alice in Wonderland.’

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The Guardian, 6th September 2023

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Why The RAAC Scandal Is A Human Rights Issue – Each Other

‘Since 1994, people relying on the use of public buildings in the UK have, without knowing it, been let down by the use of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC): a cheaper, lightweight alternative to traditional concrete, but one that has an average lifespan of only 30 years. Now, as some schools face closure ensue at what would have been the beginning of term, the Department for Education has come under fire for its timing and for its previous lack of action. But it’s not just a safety issue: it’s a human rights issue.’

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Each Other, 6th September 2023

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Law firm culture key to ethical practice, says Law Society president – Legal Futures

Posted September 6th, 2023 in codes of practice, law firms, Law Society, news, solicitors by sally

‘Law firm cultures where solicitors are able to admit and learn from mistakes are central to ensuring adherence to professional ethics, the president of the Law Society said yesterday.’

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Legal Futures, 6th September 2023

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

High Court judge lifts suspension of order quashing deal between Kent and Home Office over unaccompanied asylum seeking children – Local Government Lawyer

‘A High Court judge has decided not to extend the suspension of an order quashing a deal brokered between the Home Secretary and Kent County Council that capped the number of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UAS children) the council had to accommodate.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 6th September 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Laughing gas to become illegal class C substance in UK – The Guardian

Posted September 6th, 2023 in drug abuse, drug offences, government departments, news by sally

‘Nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas, is to become an illegal class C substance by the end of the year, the government has said.’

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The Guardian, 5th September 2023

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Strike action ‘minimum services’ code in Britain drafted – OUT-LAW.com

‘Businesses affected by strike action in Britain this year have an opportunity to help the government find a way to ensure services in six important areas impacting the economy continue to be delivered while such action is underway.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 5th September 2023

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Strengthened immunity protection proposed in Arbitration Act reform – Law Society’s Gazette

‘Arbitrators’ common law duty to disclose any reason for doubts as to their impartiality could be codified under proposals from the Law Commission of England and Wales today. The recommendation is among proposed updates to the Arbitration Act 1996 which the independent reform body has published along with draft legislation.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 6th September 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Law Commission drops plan to ban discrimination in appointing arbitrators – Legal Futures

Posted September 6th, 2023 in arbitration, bills, consultations, equality, Law Commission, news, sex discrimination by sally

‘The Law Commission has “reluctantly concluded” that banning discrimination in the appointment of arbitrators “could cause more problems than it solves”, particularly in triggering “unwarranted satellite litigation”.’

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Legal Futures, 6th September 2023

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UK to declare Wagner group a terrorist organisation – The Guardian

Posted September 6th, 2023 in government departments, news, proscribed organisations, Russia, terrorism, Ukraine, war by sally

‘The Wagner mercenary group will be declared a terrorist organisation, the Home Office has announced.’

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The Guardian, 5th September 2023

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Rikki Neave murderer James Watson loses appeal against conviction – BBC News

Posted September 5th, 2023 in appeals, bad character, children, DNA, evidence, murder, news by sally

‘A man jailed last year for murdering a six-year-old boy in 1994 has lost his appeal against his conviction.’

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BBC News, 4th September 2023

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Germany refuses to extradite man to UK over concerns about British jail conditions – The Guardian

Posted September 5th, 2023 in drug trafficking, extradition, money laundering, news, prisons, warrants by sally

‘A German court has refused to extradite to the UK a man accused of drug trafficking because of concerns about prison conditions in Britain.’

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The Guardian, 5th September 2023

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Bar Council to meet Can’t Buy My Silence over NDAs – Legal Futures

Posted September 5th, 2023 in barristers, consultations, news, non-disclosure agreements by sally

‘The Bar Council is to meet non-disclosure agreement (NDA) pressure group Can’t Buy My Silence in the wake of its criticism of the barrister body’s stance.’

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Legal Futures, 5th September 2023

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‘Martha’s rule’: ministers consider law to give right to second medical opinion – The Guardian

Posted September 5th, 2023 in bills, children, doctors, hospitals, medical treatment, news, opinions by sally

‘Ministers are considering introducing Martha’s rule in England to make it easier for patients and their families who believe their concerns are not being taken seriously by medical staff to get a second medical opinion.’

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The Guardian, 4th September 2023

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Family courts: ‘We kidnapped our kids from abusive dads and fled the UK’ – BBC News

‘A growing number of women who say their children were handed to abusive partners by England and Wales’ family courts have abducted them and fled to Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus. The BBC spoke to six of them to investigate some of their stories.’

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BBC News, 5th September 2023

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The Human Rights Lawyers Association Lord Kerr Essay Competition Winner 2023: Is there a human right to live free from poverty? Should there be? – UKSC Blog

Posted September 5th, 2023 in bills, human rights, news, poverty by sally

‘The Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA) is a membership organisation which aims to promote the effective legal protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the UK and to further research, education and training in the area of human rights practice. The Young Lawyers’ Committee (YLC) is constituted by young lawyers, trainees, policy workers, paralegals, and law students with a keen interest in human rights law, who work together to provide essential training and resources for young people considering a career in human rights. This is done through the HRLA’s annual Judicial Review Mooting Competition, Careers Day and the Lord Kerr Essay Competition, which was set up by the HRLA to honour the legacy and human rights contribution of Lord Brian Francis Kerr, Baron Kerr of Tonaghmore, the former Supreme Court Justice, following a generous donation by his son, Patrick Kerr.’

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UKSC Blog, 5th September 2023

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Beware of the CAT – Competition Bulletin

Posted September 5th, 2023 in class actions, competition, news, tribunals by sally

‘Has the CAT turned full circle in its approach to collective proceedings orders (CPOs)?’

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Competition Bulletin, 2nd September 2023

Source: competitionbulletin.com