3052nd Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based legal news &
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Today's Video Focus: Italy, the first country in the world to impose a national lockdown to try to control the pandemic, has lifted some of its toughest restrictions.
The country has registered its lowest daily death toll since the lockdown began two months ago. But the effects of closing down much of the country have been harsh for many people.
Focus of the Day Article: Members of the Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee have launched a call for views on the Scottish government’s plans to update hate crime laws. Full story - Scottish Legal News
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