2425th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a
UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers,
Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights &
Social Justice issues.
Today's Video Focus: Charities say disaster has been averted for victims of domestic violence
this week, after the government said those fleeing abusive partners
would still be able to use housing benefit to pay for accommodation in
women's refuges. Charities say disaster has been averted for victims of domestic violence
this week, after the government said those fleeing abusive partners
would still be able to use housing benefit to pay for accommodation in
women's refuges.
Focus of the Day Story:
The Bar Council has criticised proposals to require future applicants
for QC status to list all their significant cases, claiming it may put
at a disadvantage women who have turned down work because of caring
responsibilities. The council’s view opposes that of the Law Society which said the proposal would reduce the need for solicitor advocate applicants to approach judges for a favourable reference.
Full story - The Law Society Gazette
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