19th February - Law News

Edition 4803: 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: In Madrid, gay men say targeted police raids and humiliating strip searches are on the rise, defying Spain’s image as a leader in LGBTQ rights. Authorities claim it is part of a drug crackdown, but activists insist deep-rooted homophobia is driving the arrests. What is behind these allegations, and what does it mean for queer communities across Europe?

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

• ‘Told-you-so’: mediation’s moment has come | Law Gazette
• A couple in north-east #Pakistan has been detained on suspicion of murdering a 13-year-old girl who worked for them as a maid, for allegedly stealing chocolates. The girl who goes only by one name, Iqra, succumbed to multiple injuries
• Listed firm to wind down after failing to find administrators - Legal Futures
• Greyhound racing will be banned "as soon as practically possible", the Welsh government has said in what would be a first for the UK. Deputy First Minister Irranca-Davies announced plans to wind down the sport, which has been criticised for harming dogs
• Local law societies condemn SRA plans for client money - Legal Futures
• Law Society warns against cuts to apprenticeship funding | Law Gazette
• The most senior judge in England and Wales has said she is "deeply troubled" by comments made during a clash between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Tory leader Kemi Badenoch over the role of a judge in an immigration case