The Weekly Update - 23rd September 2022
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
The so-called Brexit Freedoms Bill was published and seeks to enact wholesale change to the statute book. Link.
The Criminal Bar Association paused demonstrations outside of courts after an initial meeting with the new Justice minister, Brandon Lewis. Link.
The prime minister is contemplating attendance at a new European Political Community. Link.
The parents of Madeleine McCann lost their latest legal battle before the European Court of Human Rights. Link.
A leaked report suggests that Labour might abolish the House of Lords if it wins the next general election. Link.
The UK considered moving its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. This would be a breach of international law. Link.
Legal action might mean that Boris Johnson has to foot the bill for advice he received regarding the contempt of Parliament, rather than taxpayers. Link.
HM Inspectorate of Prisons published a report that was critical of an immigration removal centre near Gatwick airport. Link.
Two police officers were found guilty of sharing racist, misogynistic and sexist messages in a WhatsApp group with Sarah Everard’s killer. Link.
The number of solicitors on the roll has reached a record high with positive results for diversity in the profession. Link.