The Weekly Update - 20th October 2023
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
A survey by PwC showed a decline in billable hours across law firms. Link.
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) will be outlawed next month. Link.
The president of the Law Society called on the government to unleash the economic power of the legal sector. Link.
Greta Thunberg was charged with a public order offence following a climate protest in London. Link.
Police have reported a rise in hate crime since the Hamas attack on Israel. Link.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct will investigate an over-reaction by Met officers when a child’s water pistol was mistaken for a gun. Link.
The Isle of Man is seeking reform to assisted dying laws. Link.
A number of senior legal figures raised concerns about the legality of Israel’s actions in the Gaza strip. Link.
The High Court dismissed a challenge to the decision to explore the North Sea for more sources of oil and gas. Link.
Lady Justice Simler was appointed to the Supreme Court. Link.