20th May - Law News

Edition 4893: 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: Tens of thousands have been deported and more have pre-emptively returned, fearing arrest. For decades, Pakistan had been a haven for those fleeing oppression and war in Afghanistan, even as far back as the Soviet invasion in the 1980s. But now, the Pakistani government is demanding that Afghans return, some to a country they have never even seen before.

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

• Court of Appeal verdict on late service: one-day delay allowed but 16 months was too much | Law Gazette
• Gary Lineker could not keep quiet about #Israel's genocide in Palestine: A sorry end to a BBC career
• ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, to step aside until investigation ends. International criminal court confirms move after latest news reports about details of alleged sexual misconduct
• Cautious welcome for Law Commission's wills reform blueprint | Law Gazette
• Blinded by the light: Can law firms survive the PE gold rush? - Legal Futures
• Legal AI zealots and luddites – more balance please | Law GazetteSir Elton John described the government as "absolute losers" and said he feels "incredibly betrayed" over plans to exempt technology firms from copyright laws
• Sir Elton John described the government as "absolute losers" and said he feels "incredibly betrayed" over plans to exempt technology firms from copyright laws