2597th 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: Hundreds of Saudi women flee the conservative kingdom every year and run
away to Western countries over allegations of domestic abuse and
oppression back home.
One popular destination is the UK, where dozens seek asylum every year.
Hanan Razek met two people who explain how they risked everything to
flee from Saudi Arabia.
Focus of the Day story:
Crime victims get power to challenge prisoners’ release. Outrage over John Worboys case leads to reform of the Parole Board process.
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