The Weekly Update - 27th October 2023
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
The government ended a number of deals to house migrants in hotels but concerns remain that the burden will simply be passed to councillors. Link.
The Online Safety Act received Royal Assent. Link.
More lawyers are asking the government to press for a ceasefire in Gaza. Link.
The government apparently knew about gaps in the law that allow ‘jihad’ to be shouted at rallies and protests. Link.
The Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee raised concerns about the deportation of foreign prisoners. Link.
The prison population of Northern Ireland reached a record high. Link.
Suicides in English and Welsh prisons rose by 24%. Link.
Rishi Sunak spoke about the role AI has to play in the legal profession. Link.
NHS staff are beginning a legal battle over Covid pay bonuses. Link.
The Home Office was accused of unlawfully segregating asylum seekers. Link.