Friday

22nd May - Law News

3069th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based legal news & articles archive since 2011 focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Litigation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.


Today's Video Focus:  China has proposed a sweeping national security bill for Hong Kong - which will ban acts of treason, sedition or subversion. The highly controversial measure will be introduced at the People's National Congress when it opens tomorrow in Beijing - and it's almost certain to spark fierce opposition in Hong Kong and abroad.


Focus of the Day Article: Most wrongly charged under Coronavirus Act were unrepresented, admits DPP. Full story - The Law Society Gazette

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Thursday

21st May - Law News

3068th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based legal news & articles archive since 2011 focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Litigation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's Video Focus:  A rare glimpse into the lives of a young couple in lockdown in Iran.  Filmed over several weeks in quarantine, Sara and Mohammad Reza attempt to process the devastating loss of a family member to Covid-19. The news of coronavirus spreading in Tehran is the backdrop to their lives indoors, they see the outside world from their window, neighbours setting off fireworks and street musicians playing for spare change. As they approach Persian new year, usually a time of family reunion, the couple find hope and happiness in the traditional rituals that mark the spring equinox.


Focus of the Day Article: Female barristers have urged the courts and chambers to take action to avoid the coronavirus crisis leading to “further and disproportionate attrition of women from the Bar”. Full story - Legal Futures

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Wednesday

20th May - Law News

3067th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based legal news & articles archive since 2011 focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Litigation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's Video Focus:  A video went viral when Trump supporters began verbally attacking a local TV reporter at a coronavirus reopening protest in Long Island, New York. This video is being used by both sides -- President Trump has retweeted the video at least three times -- to argue their perspective on the shutdown. Chris Cillizza explains why this video is a Rorschach test of America right now.


Focus of the Day Article: Alcohol-fuelled crime offenders may have to wear ‘sobriety tags’. Hopes that new legislation for England and Wales will cut reoffending and protect public. Full story - Guardian Law

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Tuesday

19th May - Law News

3066th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based legal news & articles archive since 2011 focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Litigation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's Video Focus:  Using security footage, cellphone video, 911 calls and police reports, The NY Times has reconstructed the 12 minutes before Ahmaud Arbery was shot dead in Georgia on Feb. 23.


Focus of the Day Article: More than £60,000 is being invested by the Scottish government to provide additional support to women involved in prostitution during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will help nine organisations across Scotland increase their staffing and enable women involved in prostitution to access support and trauma counselling. The funding will be delivered through the Encompass Network of support agencies. Full story - Scottish Legal News

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