The Weekly Update - 24th November 2023
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
Jonathan Hall KC, the government’s independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, recommended not updating laws in the light of recent pro-Palestinian protests. Link.
The Ministry of Justice set out its vision for the future of the civil and family courts and tribunals. Link.
The law firm Trowers & Hamlins has launched a second redundancy consultation. Link.
The killers of Ashley Dale were convicted. Link.
The SRA has admitted that it waited nearly three months before sending inspectors into the troubled law firm Axiom Ince. Link.
A legal campaign is being launched to overturn the ban on American XL Bully dogs. Link.
Despite extensive efforts from the government, net migration is still rising. Link.
A decision from the Supreme Court held that companies like Deliveroo are not obliged to engage with unions. Link.
The Barclay family’s takeover of The Telegraph is raising some national security concerns. Link.
West Midlands police is being put under special measures for failing victims of crime. Link.