The Weekly Update - 17th February 2023
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
The Home Office has decided not to appeal a High Court decision that regulations affecting EU citizens are unlawful. Link.
Concerns were raised about the prevalence of Chinese technology in British policing. Link.
A bar disciplinary tribunal found that barristers cannot avoid disciplinary action be renouncing their status. Link.
The SRA called on law firms to do more to combat SLAPPs. Link.
A Holyrood Committee reiterated widespread concerns about the Retained EU Law Bill. Link.
The Ministry of Justice widened the scope of legal aid to cover children with special educational needs. Link.
A survey found that many law firm partners are keen to establish their own law firms. Link.
The controversial vice chair of the Conservative Party, Lee Anderson, is facing libel proceedings. Link.
Allen & Overy became one of the first major firms to introduce ChatGPT into its work. Link.
British Gas is facing legal action over ‘secret commissions’ paid to brokers. Link.