Legal aid services are on brink of collapse, lawyers tell MPs

It was said on The Guardian website today that Legal aid services are “on the brink of collapse” due to successive cuts and the disruption wreaked by Covid-19, say lawyers, which we think is an area of real concern.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/3e9oVNu

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Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators

It was said on the BBC NEWS website today that the chief executives of Facebook, Twitter, and Google will shortly face questioning by the US Senate over a key legal protection given to their firms, which we think could raise questions over content that users post on social media.  You can read the full information here:

https://bbc.in/3oBRuYs

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High court condemns lack of provisions in UK for suicidal teenager

It was said on The Guardian website today a Judge was forced to send a 16-year-old girl to unregulated placement due to lack of available NHS psychiatric intensive care beds, which we think will have devastating effects on the most vulnerable.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/2Jctk6P

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Convictions for rapes in London less likely than in 2015, research shows

It was said on The Guardian website today that a concern over fall in convictions and growing delays in capital despite rise in reports of rapes and sexual offences, which we think is a very worrying trend.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/31EoyFx

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Robot judges determining guilt through speech and body temperature ‘commonplace’ within 50 years, AI guru predicts

It was said on the Legal Cheek website today that it might not be long before we see robot judges handing out justice based on the speech patterns and body temperatures of defendants, which we think could be a worrying prediction!  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/34iaDH2

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Coronavirus: MPs debate pet theft law change amid lockdown rise

It was said on the BBC NEWS website today that pet theft reform has become "more pressing" following lockdown when "record numbers" of animals were stolen by thieves, MPs have been told, which we think will put pressure on the Government to make pet theft an offence.  You can read the full information here:

https://bbc.in/3jd5jZp

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Coronavirus: Call for law change after vegan festival blocked

It was said on the BBC NEWS website today that a council has called for Covid-19 to be taken into account in licensing after struggling to object to a festival expected to attract 1,000 people, which we think highlights the need to change licensing laws.  You can read the full information here:

https://bbc.in/31i5MDC

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Man denied £1.7m payout by Betfred takes fight to High Court

It was said on the BBC NEWS website today that a man who was refused a payout of £1.7m after his online betting company account was credited with the money is taking his case to the High Court, which we think is an astonishing case.  You can read the full information here:

https://bbc.in/3lX9PNH

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Mark Kennedy victim warns 'spy cops' law will not prevent future abuses by undercover agents

It was said on the INDEPENDENT website today a woman who was spied on by undercover police for 12 years has accused the government of failing to protect victims like her from covert operations with a controversial new law, which we think is a very interesting read.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/37b5h26

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New justice clinic to help Windrush victims with compensation claims

It was said on The Law Society Gazette website today that Justice campaigners have joined forces to set up a clinic providing free legal advice and assistance to help ensure victims of the ‘Windrush’ scandal are properly compensated by the Home Office, which we think will offer some comfort to victims.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/3nTrVC6

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Conveyancing bill would impose minimum standards

It was said on the The Law Society Gazette website today that MPs have presented a bill to parliament that would impose minimum standards on conveyancers to protect homebuyers from ‘unscrupulous’ developers, which we think is the news all homebuyers will want to hear.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/3dpUTUY

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France passes new law to protect child influencers

It was said on the BBC NEWS website today that France has introduced a new law to protect young social media stars and the legislation aims to regulate the hours under-16s can work online and what happens to their earnings, which we think will offer young children protection.  You can read the full information here:

https://bbc.in/3llDTSB

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Back bill to ban marriage for under-18s in England and Wales, MPs urged

It was said on The Guardian website today that the UK is undermining its international efforts to end child marriage because an exception to the law in England and Wales that allows 16 and 17-year-olds to marry with parental consent is putting children at risk, which we think could protect young people from being coerced into early marriage.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/30Cvpid

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New law to bar domestic abusers from victims' homes

It was said on the BBC NEWS website today that domestic abusers could be barred from the homes of their victims under a law proposed by the Scottish government, which we think will offer respite to victims of domestic abuse.  You can read the full information here:

https://bbc.in/34tFWxl

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Government faces legal challenge over 5G phone masts 'safety fears'

It was said on the Evening Standard website today that the government’s rollout of the 5G mobile network is facing a High Court legal challenge amid safety fears around the new generation of phone masts, which we think will cause great concern for campaigners concerned about safety.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/3n6YSun

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Uber granted London licence as court rules it 'no longer poses a risk'

It was said on The Guardian website today that Uber has been granted a further 18-month licence in London after an appeal found it was a “fit and proper” company to run private hire car services, which we think will raise questions from black cab drivers over safety issues.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/3jbxZD7

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Boris Johnson to unveil legal protections for intelligence agents committing crimes while undercover

It was said on the INDEPENDENT website today that Boris Johnson’s government is to unveil new legal protection proposals for the UK’s intelligence and law enforcement agents who commit crimes while working undercover, which we think will concern Human Rights activists.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/2RX4lpg

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Overseas Operations Bill a ‘gross injustice’ to veterans, say lawyers

It was said on The Law Society Gazette website today that concerns are growing in the legal sector about legislation which will impose new time limits on veterans bringing personal injury claims against the Ministry of Defence, which we think could have an impact on veterans.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/3mNbwOM

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Changes to gender recognition laws ruled out

It was said on the BBC website today that ministers have ruled out changes to make it easier for trans people to have their gender legally recognised, which we think will be disappointing news for trans people.  You can read the full information here:

https://bbc.in/2FOLQ3C

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Banksy trademark 'at risk' after street artist loses legal battle

It was said on The Guardian website today that anonymous artist loses case against greeting card firm over use of Flower Thrower mural, which we think calls into question other Banksy trademarks.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/35Mh6eu

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Government could face legal action for exposing teachers to coronavirus

It was said on the INDEPENDENT website today that Gavin Williamson has been warned the government could face legal action for exposing teachers to coronavirus, after an online survey found less than a quarter (23 per cent) believe that sufficient measures have been put in place to make schools safe, which we think will raise concerns amongst teachers.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/2FAC9FR

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Dog attacks on postal workers double in south-east London as strict new law comes in

It was said on the Southwark News website today that owners of dogs that attack people can be sent to prison for five years - even if they weren't at home, which we think every dog owner will need to be aware of.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/3hzvCZc

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Buckland: I'll quit if rule of law broken in 'unacceptable way'

It was said on The Law Society Gazette website that Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland has broken his silence on the government’s threat to rewrite parts of the EU withdrawal agreement unilaterally – saying he will quit if he sees the rule of law being broken 'in a way that I find unacceptable', which we think is a highly controversial issue.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/2Fvoosb

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Venues required by law to record contact details to tackle the spread of Coronavirus;

It was said on the newbusiness.co.uk. website today that premises and venues across England like pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas must have a system in place by law to record contact details of their customers, visitors and staff in the latest move to break the chains of transmission of coronavirus, which we think everyone will need to be aware of.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/3bHIXgy

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Private members club frequented by top judges and QCs faces legal action over men-only policy

It was said on the Legal Cheek website today that a private members’ club known to be frequented by top judges and QCs is facing legal action over its men-only membership policy, which we think raises questions over discriminatory behaviour towards women.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/3he2MgL

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Government admits new Brexit bill 'will break international law'

It was said on The Guardian website today that the government has admitted that its plan to reinterpret the special Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland will break international law, which we think is an astonishing article.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/2R3VLnV

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Law Society brings legal action against Legal Aid Agency

It was said on The Law Society Gazette website today that The Law Society has lodged judicial review proceedings against the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), alleging it failed to consult properly around a decision to remove legal aid cost assessments out of the hands of the courts, which we think is a worthy read.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/35a6RAh

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Boris Johnson will meet Covid bereaved only if they drop legal action

It was said on The Guardian website today that Boris Johnson has said he will only agree to meet a group of families bereaved by coronavirus, whom he had previously promised to see, once they have ended any litigation against the government, which we think also shows the frustration of the families towards the Prime Minister.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/2DlimJt

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Struck-off solicitor’s comparison with George Floyd “a disgrace”

It was said on the Legal Futures website today that a struck-off solicitor’s comparison of his treatment at the hands of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) with that of George Floyd by US police has been branded a “disgrace” by a tribunal, which we think highlights the disrespect shown to George Floyd.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/2QcTx5n

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Former MI5 boss to become law lecturer

It was said on the Legal Cheek website today that the former director general of the UK’s security service will become a visiting professor at Northumbria Law School, it has been announced, which we think is an interesting read.  You can read the full information here:

https://bit.ly/2YlBKNX

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