The Weekly Update - 16th February 2024
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
An artist has threatened to destroy several priceless works of art if Julian Assange dies in prison. Link.
Prince Harry settled his remaining phone-hacking claims with Mirror Group Newspapers. Link.
A report by MPs has suggested that the Rwanda Bill is incompatible with the UK’s human rights obligations. Link.
The legal infrastructure in Leeds is set to undergo radical improvement. Link.
There are plans to challenge the relaxation of sewage laws for housebuilders in England. Link.
Concerns were raised that new laws do not do enough to combat forced marriages. Link.
The Foreign Secretary warned Israel about breaching international law ahead of the Rafah offensive. Link.
Harsher sentences were promised for those who kill their partners using sexual violence. Link.
The Nigerian Bar Association feared incursion into their legal market after a free trade deal was struck with the UK. Link.
The first conviction in England and Wales for cyber-flashing happened in Essex. Link.