The Weekly Update - 9th June 2023
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
An Australian woman who was originally jailed for the deaths of her children has been pardoned after new scientific evidence was brought to light. Link.
The Chair of the Bar Council expressed concern at the notion that lawyers should have ethical responsibilities. Link.
Former judge, Baroness Butler-Sloss spoke out against the cruelty of the Illegal Migration Bill in Parliament. Link.
The government has now been forced to modify that Bill because of the severe backlog of cases. Link.
Amazon was accused of “dirty tricks” in its bid to avoid recognising a union. Link.
Mohamed Amersi lost his SLAPP case against a former Conservative MP. Link.
An agreement will permit greater co-operation between the English & Welsh and Indian legal sector. Link.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Lord Saville raised concerns about an incomplete Covid Inquiry. Link.
Changes will be made to the Procurement Bill to strengthen national security. Link.
The EU’s General Court upheld a decision that the Batman logo is sufficiently distinct to qualify for an EU trademark. Link.