The Weekly Update - 8th December 2023
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
A new Rwanda Bill was announced to shore up government policy after defeat in the Supreme Court. Link.
Despite that effort, the immigration minister resigned, citing concerns that the Bill does not go far enough. Link.
A number of law firms are shoring up their position through mergers. Link.
New visa rules were announced as a part of ongoing efforts to cut migration. Link.
The government did a u-turn on introducing a ‘Hillsborough law’. Link.
A new expenses policy will try to reduce the number of domestic abusers who get to cross-examine victims. Link.
EU bodies have raised concerns over the UK’s anti-strike laws. Link.
The Serious Fraud Office launched an investigation in a global aviation supplier. Link.
A Private Members Bill will seek to promote animal welfare. Link.
A judge was hospitalised after being assaulted in a family court. Link.