Wednesday

30th November - Law News

1801st Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: Now that François Fillon has become the French right’s presidential candidate, it is possible that he will face Marine Le Pen of the Front National in the final round.


Focus of the Day story:  UK’s ‘world-leading’ spy powers ‘a beacon for despots’. Liberty hints opposition to ‘Snoopers’ Charter’ will go to the courts as Bar chair claims the Act falls short on protecting legal privilege. Full story - Solicitors Journal



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Tuesday

29th November - Law News

1800th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: A student leader arrested on sedition charges in India is spending his final night in jail after being granted bail.The courts questioned evidence against Kanhaiya Kumar when it emerged two police videos were doctored.


Focus of the Day story:  One prison suicide every three days in England and Wales, say reformers. Penal reform groups warn of mental health epidemic, with prison suicide rate 10 times higher than among general population. Full story - Guardian Law



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Monday

28th November - Law News

1799th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: Zimbabwe’s government hopes distribution of a new currency will ease a severe shortage of cash in the country. But critics, including the government's former finance minister, fear the new bond notes will only make matters worse.


Focus of the Day story: Brexit potentially poses a great threat to litigation lawyers, according to Ed Crosse, the President of the London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA). Speaking at the LSLA annual dinner this week, Crosse, a partner at Simmons & Simmons, warned guests of the potential disruption Brexit will have on jurisdiction and enforcement arrangements under the Brussels regime. He said lawyers have genuine concerns about the potential loss of regulations, such as the Recast Brussels Regulation, which contains a uniform set of rules to govern issues including jurisdiction and enforcement across the EU. Unless these are safeguarded in the EU exit negotiations, London’s status as an international hub for litigation could be affected. Full story - New Law Journal


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Sunday

27th November - Law News

1798th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: Surrounded by press and supporters, Castro answers questions regarding a free election, gambling, tourism and whether he'll shave off his beard. He concludes with 'Batista finished for ever in Cuba.'



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Saturday

26th November - Law News

1797th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: Roland Mesnier knows a thing or two about the White House kitchen. He was hired by First Lady Rosalyn Carter and served 5 presidents over the next 26 years.



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Friday

25th November - Law News

1796th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: How far is too far for Donald Trump? Trump has installed members of the extreme ‘alt-right’ in the White House and been endorsed by the Ku Klux Klan. So what will it take for the public and political class to stop normalising him?


Focus of the Day Story: The government needs to be brave and introduce no fault divorce. Removing fault from online proceedings could ease the courts’ administrative burden and lower costs  Full story - Solicitors Journal


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