The Weekly Update - 18th March 2022
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe returned to the UK after being detained in Iran for nearly six years. Link.
The International Court of Justice ordered Russia to halt its invasion of Ukraine. Link.
The results of a safeguarding review showed that a black schoolgirl had been strip searched by the Metropolitan Police. The latest in a series of scandals for the force. Link.
The government launched a consultation that could eventually lead to anti-SLAPP legislation. Link.
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 received royal assent. The Act allows for further sanctions on Russia. Link.
It was reported that 8% of judges face some form of bullying/harassment. Link.
The Court of Appeal found that the Northern Ireland Protocol is legal. Link.
Criminal barristers voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. Link.
The government promised extra funding for legal aid alongside other proposals including free representation for under-18s. Link.
English international travel restrictions related to COVID-19 were lifted. These were the last remaining personal restrictions for members of the public. Link.