The Weekly Update - 2nd February 2024
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
Laurence Fox lost his High Court libel case. Link.
The High Court found that the Ministry of Justice’s pay deal for criminal defence solicitors was unlawful. Link.
Devolution looks set to return to Northern Ireland after the Westminster government struck a deal with the DUP. Link.
Disposable vapes are to be banned in a bid to curb the number of children taking up the habit. Link.
The Bar Council issued guidance regarding the use of generative AI. Link.
The government announced a pay boost for criminal legal aid solicitors. Link.
Some of the top UK law firms are losing the salary battle with U.S. competitors. Link.
The head of the family court warned about the effects of austerity on the number of children in care. Link.
The killers of Brianna Ghey are set to be named. Link.
Legal action has been taken against secret commissions that have been added to energy bills. Link.