Thursday

6th October - Law News

1745th 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 story: UKIP leadership hopeful Steven Woolfe was taken to hospital following an altercation at a meeting of party MEPs, interim leader Nigel Farage has said. In a statement he said Mr Woolfe had "subsequently collapsed" and his "condition is serious". Mr Woolfe, MEP for the North West, was taken to hospital in Strasbourg for tests.

Focus of the Day story:  With the government, the Competition and Markets Authority, the Legal Services Board, the Law Society and the legal services regulators all flashing their sequined blouses like contestants on Strictly Dumb Downing, the idea of leaving a ‘secure’ job and setting up a new law firm is likely to feature alongside bareback-rodeo and base-jumping on most people’s personal risk register. So it’s surprising that recent SRA data shows a significant net increase in UK law firms year on year. What, you may ask, is driving such risky behaviour and what are the hallmarks of a successful start-up?  Full story - Legal Futures


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Wednesday

5th October - Law News

1744th 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 story: Manners, aristocracy, freedom: all things we tend to think of as inherent British values. But, says rapper Akala, we are taught a distorted version of history which erases serious political struggle. That, he argues, is what really bought us the fragile freedoms we have today.
 

Focus of the Day story:  New courts service chief pledges to bring justice into digital age. Susan Acland-Hood helped cut an ‘overspending, unsustainable victim compensation fund’ without public outcry.  Full story - Solicitors Journal



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Tuesday

4th October - Law News

1743rd 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 story: An accused in the murder of Mohammad Akhlaq, who was lynched by a mob over suspicion of having eaten beef in Uttar Pradesh's Dadri last year, has died at a hospital in Delhi, India. The accused, 20-year-old Robin, who was in judicial custody for almost a year, was taken to a hospital two days ago after he complained of some pain, police said, adding he died due to kidney and respiratory failure.
 

Focus of the Day story:  Liz Truss addresses judges as first female lord chancellor. Justice secretary opens legal year at Westminster ceremony ahead of courtroom challenge that could test UK’s unwritten constitution. Full story - Guardian Law



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Monday

3rd October - Law News

1743rd 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 story: In a speech to the Conservative Party Conference, Prime Minister Theresa May says Britain will trigger Article 50 and begin the formal Brexit process by March next year.
 

Focus of the Day story: Lawyers and legal academics from non-traditional backgrounds will be sought for a special “fast track” High Court selection exercise this November. The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) hopes to appoint up to 15 Deputy High Court Judges who are “exceptionally high quality lawyers and legal academics from non-traditional backgrounds”. As no previous judicial experience is required, the recruitment exercise will provide an alternative to the traditional Recorder route. Full story - New Law Journal



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Sunday

2nd October - Law News

1742nd 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 story: Pakistan and India exchange fresh fire as tensions rise. The Pakistani military says there has been another exchange of fire with Indian troops across the unofficial border in Kashmir. The UN is calling on both countries to ease the tension in the disputed region.
 


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Saturday

1st October - Law News

1741st 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 story: A look at the life and career of Mr. Peres, a former Israeli prime minister and president, featuring commentary from Clyde Haberman, a former Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times.
 



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Friday

30th September - Law News

1740th 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 story: Saving young people from crime with driving lessons. Meet Peter. He gives driving lessons to kids in Bourke, the famous bush town with one of the worst crime rates in Australia.
And he's changing lives.
 

Focus of the Day story:  Suspension of child abuse inquiry lawyer a 'devastating blow'. Abuse survivor expresses concern about Ben Emmerson’s suspension, as lawyer says inquiry is likely to become a fiasco. Full story - Guardian Law
 



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