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4th August - Law News

3143th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based legal news & articles archive since 2011 focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Litigation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.


Today's Video Focus:  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has denied playing any role in picking a charity with ties to his family to manage a major government programme. Testifying to the House of Commons, he rejected any involvement by him or his staff in the programme that has caused a huge political controversy in Canada. Mr Trudeau is under scrutiny for failing to recuse himself from decisions around the programme. He is being investigated by a federal ethics watchdog for failing to do so.



Focus of the Day Article:  The Outer House of the Court of Session has granted a decree of divorce to a domiciled Scot and his spouse living in Dubai. The pursuer, YI, a qualified medical doctor originally from Russia, raised proceedings in Scotland on the basis of irretrievable breakdown due to unreasonable behaviour on the part of the defender, AAW. The date of separation was also disputed. The case was heard by Lady Wise. Full story - Scottish Legal News


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