2528th 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: Footage appearing to show a Russian ship crashing into Ukrainian tug has
been posted on social media by the Ukrainian Interior Minister. Arsen
Avakov claims it was filmed from a Russian ship.
There have been growing tensions between the two countries over access
to the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov off the Crimean peninsula - annexed
by Russia in 2014.
Focus of the Day Article:
Legal aid cuts are 'huge threat' to access to justice in UK. Bar Council chair says rule of law is at risk because of political folly and expediency.
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