The Weekly Update - 8th September 2023
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
A UN torture expert criticised the continued indefinite imprisonment of offenders. Link.
The controversial Online Safety Bill continued to make its way through Parliament. Link.
A study showed that a number of mothers died after fathers accused of abuse were allowed to apply for contact with their children. Link.
A group legal action is due to proceed because a contraception device left hundreds of women in pain. Link.
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) will become a class C drug at the end of 2023. Link.
Ireland is preparing to take legal action against the UK over the Northern Ireland Legacy Bill. Link.
Google is facing a multibillion-pound lawsuit from consumers in the UK. Link.
A new solar farm law could end up costing UK households £5 billion. Link.
Birmingham City Council has gone bankrupt. Link.
A partner at Mishcon de Reya has left to launch a corporate boutique firm in London. Link.