24th August - Law News

Edition 4624: 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: Crows in Kenya have become an ecological nuisance as their numbers soar to new levels. The bird is an invasive species and has brought devastation to wildlife along Kenya's coast. Locals say they've also been hurting the vital tourism industry.

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/X feed):

Saturday Conversations on Law

• The BSB publishes its 2024 statistics report on Bar course enrolment, results, and student progression by course provider | BARRISTER MAGAZINE
• Legal Services Board chair suggests regulators can play 'more active role' improving diversity - The Global Legal Post
• Unveiling the Risks of Cyber Attacks in Barristers’ Chambers | BARRISTER MAGAZINE
• Mike Lynch yacht: possibility of manslaughter charges as final body recovered #Italy
• Pupil Barrister living with muscular dystrophy supports charity’s new employability helpline | BARRISTER MAGAZINE
• Brazil lags on gender parity at senior levels across the legal profession: IBA study shows women make up 44% of all lawyer roles, though fewer hold senior positions - The Global Legal Post
• #India is outraged at a young doctor’s rape and murder. We have been here too often - Despite protests and laws, sexual violence remains pervasive. India’s misogynist patriarchal culture is holding women back