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16th August - Law News

2425th 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 Focus: Charities say disaster has been averted for victims of domestic violence this week, after the government said those fleeing abusive partners would still be able to use housing benefit to pay for accommodation in women's refuges. Charities say disaster has been averted for victims of domestic violence this week, after the government said those fleeing abusive partners would still be able to use housing benefit to pay for accommodation in women's refuges.

Focus of the Day Story:
The Bar Council has criticised proposals to require future applicants for QC status to list all their significant cases, claiming it may put at a disadvantage women who have turned down work because of caring responsibilities. The council’s view opposes that of the Law Society which said the proposal would reduce the need for solicitor advocate applicants to approach judges for a favourable reference.
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