Unvaccinated staff isolation pay slashed
Adele Edwin-Lamerton, a member of our employment law committee, was on BBC Radio Derby (from 1:28:12) talking about employers who are reducing self-isolation sick pay for unvaccinated staff.
Release under investigation
The Journal (print) and Evening Gazette (print) report about release under investigation (RUI), which is expected to be reformed in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Bill, through the increased use of pre-charge bail.
Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce said: "There are concerns that people are released under investigation who are potentially a risk to the public, rather than being put on bail as would be more appropriate.
"The PCSC Bill gives police more time to investigate under police bail, so fewer people may be released under investigation, but delays to investigations will continue without sufficient investment."
The importance of Lasting Power of Attorney
Sheree Green, a member of our mental health and disability committee, spoke with BBC Radio Humberside (from 1:10:40), about the importance of having a Lasting Power of Attorney in place.
Probate fee hike
Our reaction to the new higher flat fee for probate which also removed the discount for professional applicants is covered by Today's Wills & Probate.
"We query why the UK government has decided to increase fees at this time, particularly as the probate service is still facing delays," said I. Stephanie Boyce.
In conversation with I. Stephanie Boyce
On 31 January, president I. Stephanie Boyce will discuss her role and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession at a webinar hosted by Mishcon de Reya.
Law Society interim CEO starts work
Legal Futures reports that Gerry Walsh has started his new role as interim chief executive at the Law Society, following the departure of Paul Tennant.
Also worth a read:
- Texas synagogue siege: Briton named as hostage taker – BBC
- Djokovic deported from Australia over breach of border rules – Guardian
- Fuel poverty for millions of Britons when prices rise in April – Times (£)
- Tonga tsunami: Fears grow for missing British charity worker – Daily Mail
- Afghanistan: Millions face famine, homelessness & bitter cold – Independent
- Sue Gray report: PM plans to sack members of inner circle – Evening Standard