The rule of law is non-negotiable
East Devon Watch and Open Democracy look at the government's attitude to rule breaking, noting our concerns over provisions in the Internal Markets Bill which would have allowed the UK to breach international law in case of a no-deal Brexit. President of the Law Society I. Stephanie Boyce is quoted saying: "The rule of law is not negotiable."
Family mediation vouchers
The Gazette reports the Ministry of Justice has pledged an additional £1.3m to the family mediation voucher scheme.
I. Stephanie Boyce welcomed the announcement but said: "By restoring early legal advice for family law, fewer cases will go to court. Instead, there will be negotiated settlement, referral to mediation and management of client expectations.
"Solicitors are best placed to assess all alternative dispute resolution options with their clients, and to keep them out of court where possible and desirable."
Unvaccinated staff isolation pay slashed
Paul Singh, a member of our employment law committee, was on BBC Radio Gloucestershire (from 1:15:23) talking about employers offering reduced sick pay to unvaccinated staff who are self-isolating.
Also worth a read:
- Lords defeat protest prevention measures - BBC
- New sentencing powers for magistrates - Guardian
- Litigants in person and online claims portal - Legal Futures