7th January - Law News

Edition 5125 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: R (on the application of Maguire) (Appellant) v His Majesty’s Senior Coroner for Blackpool & Fylde and another (Respondents) UKSC/2021/0038

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

• Drivers over the age of 70 will have to have their vision checked every three years, under plans to reform driving laws in Britain. The changes are part of the government's new road safety strategy, which will be published on Wednesday
• Slow progress in reshaping legal market, LSB admits - Legal Futures
• Young solicitor suspended over amendment to handover note | Law Gazette
• An open prison from which three prisoners absconded on New Years' Day will be subject to a review, a government minister has confirmed
• FCA to launch public investigation into Claims Protection Agency after High Court rejects bid to block naming | Law Gazette
• The managing partner in 2026: skills, security and strategic technology - Legal Futures
• Reforming the admissibility of evidence of other sexual behaviour | COUNSEL