The Weekly Update - 16th June 2023
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
A woman was jailed for more than two years for procuring an abortion after the legal time limit had expired. Link.
The Partygate Report was published and dealt another significant reputation blow to Boris Johnson. Link.
Controversial new regulations curbing protest entered into force despite being previously rejected by Parliament. Link.
The law firm Mishcon de Reya has settled a £3.2 million dispute over legal fees that had been misappropriated by a former client. Link.
A new Online Procedure Rule Committee will help guide users through online court procedures. Link.
The Economic Crime Bill is to be amended to give judges the power to dismiss oppressive SLAPP lawsuits. Link.
Asda and Sainsbury’s were found to have broken anti-competition laws 32 times by the Competition and Markets Authority. Link.
In other competition law news, Slaughter and May will act for Vodafone and Linklaters will act for Three in a controversial telecom merger. Link.
Legislative changes gave more powers to charities. Link.
Dame Sue Carr was appointed as the first female Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales. Link.