The Weekly Update - 1st December 2023
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
Liberty launched a challenge against the legislation that allows more restrictions to be placed on protests. Link.
The government appears to have done a u-turn on its new housing reform law. Link.
NHS England is facing legal action over patient privacy concerns. Link.
A company that provides IT services to law firms was hit by a cyber attack threatening the completion of home sales. Link.
A barrister was reprimanded after raising his hand in a Nazi salute. Link.
The The Equalities and Human Rights Commission may potentially be downgraded by the UN because of its approach to trans rights. Link.
The scourge of indefinite jail sentences looks to finally be coming to an end. Link.
A new Bill will ensure that those affected by the Post Office Horizon IT scandal do not miss out on compensation. Link.
The UK is considering a legal solution to block the return of the Elgin Marbles back to Greece. Link.
A consultation will explore tougher sentences for domestic killers. Link.