Thursday

18th October - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
British ministers are this week reported to be revaluating a controversial extradition treaty with the US following yesterday's decision not to send a computer hacker to stand trial in America. Full story - Global Legal Post


Wednesday

17th October - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
Judges should “think twice” before halting cross-examinations by advocates, particularly if they respond by standing their ground, Lord Justice Munby has said. Full story - Solicitors Journal


Tuesday

16th October - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
The Bar Council has strongly opposed the creation of a category of ‘non-trial’ advocates in the planned advocacy accreditation scheme. The ‘plea-only’ category – originally proposed by solicitor advocates – would put the public at risk and undermine public confidence in the profession & criminal justice system, the council says in its response to the fourth and final consultation on the controversial Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA). Full story - Law Gazette


Monday

15th October - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
Is there a life outside the lecture theatre for law students? Extracurricular activities such as mooting, legal research and pro bono help law students develop transferable skills. Full story - Guardian Law
 


Sunday

14th October - LAW NEWS

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Saturday

13th October - LAW NEWS

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Friday

12th October - LAW NEWS

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 FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
Lawyers must deal with complaints more effectively to regain trust of “scared” consumers. Regulators must act urgently to improve complaint procedures, a report commissioned by the Legal Ombudsman and Legal Services Consumer Panel has found. Full story - Solicitors Journal