The Weekly Update - 22nd April 2022
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
MPs had their first chance to quiz Boris Johnson following the issuing of fines for the partygate scandal. Link.
Despite that scrutiny, the Met announced that no more updates will now be issued until after the local elections in May. Link.
The Ministry of Justice announced that unlimited sitting days will be extended through 2022/23. Link.
A salary war is underway for newly qualified lawyers in London. Link.
The National Archives revealed its new, free platform for accessing case law. Link.
A fresh round of Russia sanctions will target some of Putin’s top war leaders. Link.
Boris Johnson’s visit to India increased hopes of a trade agreement between that country and the UK. Link.
There are changes being made to the Legal Aid Learning website that will go into effect from Monday. Link.
A man got a suspended sentence for an offensive video featuring a model of Grenfell Tower. Link.