2534th 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: Valerie Casanova is a "yellow vest". She is one of thousands who have
been protesting against President Macron's controversial fuel tax.
At the roadblock, Ms Casanova says they're all the same. Nobody asks
what job each other does or which way they lean politically.
And at home she says her family has "no choice" but to rely on cars to
get anywhere from their home in the countryside.
In recent days, President Macron has said he was open to ideas and
revising how the levy is applied.
Focus of the Day Article:
Fear stops reporting of sexual harassment at the bar, says top QC. Young lawyers do not complain in case it damages their careers, says Jo Delahunty.
Full story - Guardian Law
Full story - Guardian Law
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