23rd March - Law News

Edition 4470: LawNewsIndex is a UK based daily legal news archive on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Jurisprudence, Legislation, Litigation, Legal Ethics & Human Rights since 2011.

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Today's Highlighted Video Story: The UN Security Council has failed to pass a US drafted resolution recognising the need for a ceasefire in Gaza. It was the first time the Americans had used such strong language, but it wasn't enough for Russia, China and Algeria. They rejected the text because it didn't demand an immediate ceasefire and because it tied any pause in hostilities to the release of all Israeli captives. Another draft is due to be tabled on Monday, this time with stronger language. But can council members overcome their entrenched positions and internal politics to reach an agreement? 

 

A selection of important developments in the world of law and justice (for a comprehensive look at the news and events, please visit @theLawMap Twitter feed):

Saturday Conversations on Law

• Government introduces legislation to reverse UK Supreme Court’s PACCAR ruling - The Global Legal Post https://t.co/ec602c91Om
• It may be one of the most intense periods of their life, but eight out of ten pupils (86%) report having had a positive pupillage experience, according to a Bar Council survey | New Law Journal https://t.co/au2a64niNF
• Jersey to debate allowing assisted dying for terminally ill. Proposals deter ‘death tourism’ by requiring applicants to have lived on the island for at least 12 months https://t.co/8gKJ5DZt9G
• Rwanda trips by UK ministers and officials have already cost over £400,000. Figures reveal £413,541 spent on travel since the policy to send asylum seekers there was devised in 2022 https://tinyurl.com/4bpmsah3
• The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has identified essential spending and sectors where people are under financial pressure, such as accommodation and travel, as ‘areas of focus’ for the next year | New Law Journal https://t.co/bDF9U4edBr
• Substantiation is key for growing ‘invasive beauty and wellness’ market - The Global Legal Post https://t.co/FCosa0BA0F
• Small claims and multi/fast track claimants are waiting increasingly lengthy times for trial, Ministry of Justice figures show | New Law Journal https://tinyurl.com/3aw4a2ue