The Weekly Update - 6th January 2023
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
The New Year Honours List was a personal blow to Boris Johnson. Link.
The legal community was also well represented on the list. Link.
Labour proposed a Take Back Control Bill that would devolve power from Westminster. Link.
A new chair has been named for the Judicial Appointments Commission. Link.
The government announced a review that will explore the sustainability of the legal aid system. Link.
A minister confirmed that the Northern Ireland Legacy Bill will proceed despite widespread criticism. Link.
A Dutch company is looking to challenge the decision of the UK government to block the purchase of a semiconductor factory. Link.
A wind energy company is taking legal action against the Electricity Generator Levy. Link.
UK lawyers may be barred from representing clients in national security cases in Hong Kong. Link.
The single justice procedure has been extended to allow for the prosecution of companies. Link.
Only one solicitor-advocate became a King’s Counsel in the 2023 round. Link.