28th July - Law News

Edition 4597: 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:  Israel has flattened most of Gaza and turned homes into ruins. But despite the destruction and bloodshed, Palestinians are finding ways to make use of what's left.

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

• What needs to be done on probation
• SRA confirms 200% hike in compensation fund levy for solicitors  - Legal Cheek
• Labour halts Tory law on freedom of speech in English universities. Education secretary ‘to consider options’ including repeal of controversial powers introduced by last government
• Aspiring solicitor who spent 13 years in care system celebrates graduation milestone in viral LinkedIn post - Legal Cheek
• The Weekly Round-Up: ICJ Advisory Opinion on Palestine, The King's Speech, & Children's Rights - UK Human Rights Blog
• Woman loses appeal over child’s birth certificate after ex-wife had sex with donor
• Starting salaries are £180,000 – but do young lawyers believe the hours, stress and burnout are worth it?