The Weekly Update - 12th January 2024
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
The International Court of Justice began hearing a genocide case against Israel. Link.
The Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, also raised concerns that Israel may have broken international law. Link.
Awaab’s Law will mean that landlords will have to complete emergency repairs within 24 hours under new proposals. Link.
As the ITV drama about the Post Office scandal caused shockwaves, the investigator in the case denied ‘mafia’ behaviour. Link.
Meanwhile a new law could overturn the wrongful convictions of Post Office managers. Link.
The law firm Clyde & Co. was fined for breaching money laundering rules. Link.
The Northern Ireland Secretary hit back at the Irish government over their legal challenge to Troubles legislation. Link.
A review of the law around pornography is being undertaken. Link.
A new report found that there were no new safe and legal routes for migrants to enter the UK. Link.
The government is offering fresh support to domestic abuse victims. Link.