Edition 3181: LawNewsIndex is a UK based legal news & articles archive since 2011 on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Litigation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice.
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Focus of the Day Law Article: Judge complains of 'improper' pressure over custody time limit rulings. Keith Raynor says he was removed from case after criticising efforts to clear backlog. Full story - Guardian Law
Today's Highlighted Video Story: Massive fires have destroyed Europe's largest migrant camp, Moria, on the Greek island of Lesbos. The camp was home to 13,000 people. Before the fires, the living conditions inside the crowded camp were described as 'appalling.' CNN's Phil Black recalls his reporting trip back in March, 2020.
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- In response to news that the custody time limit is being extended, retired barrister Michael Conry writes of the delays between an alleged offender’s arrest and first court appearance https://t.co/L9kBFvjEC5
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- Travellers from mainland Portugal to England will have to quarantine from 04:00 on Saturday, just weeks after the country was previously declared exempt https://t.co/2o2up2iqVD
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- Law Reform Commission discussion paper - domestic implementation of international law obligations https://t.co/ASrbMyd0qH
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