7th January - Law News

Edition 4760: 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: Football is a source of joy for many, but anger at a team losing, fuelled by alcohol, can turn it into a source of fear for others. Domestic violence soars during major tournaments, with women bearing the brunt of their partner's emotions. And that leaves many living in dread whenever the football is on.

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 prime minister has attacked conservative politicians and far-right activists spreading blatant lies and misinformation over grooming gangs. It comes after multi-billionaire Elon Musk accused Sir Keir Starmer of being "complicit in the rape of Britain"
• SRA to quiz probate lawyers who “failed to reflect” on training - Legal Futures
• Solicitor suspended for a year over accounts rules breaches | Law Gazette
• Small boats: Why so many #Vietnamese are fleeing to the UK
• £50k fine for lawyer over omissions when applying to join Bar - Legal Futures
• Dana Denis-Smith, founder of a ground-breaking campaign to champion women in law, is one of several lawyers to receive gongs in the New Year’s Honours List | New Law Journal
• Book review: Research Handbook on Extraterritoriality in International Law | Law Gazette