Courts backlog
Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce spoke on BBC Look North (from 3:47) about the courts backlog, underfunding, and court closures.
Law firms in Ukraine
The Gazette, Solicitors Journal, and Legal Cheek report that Baker McKenzie, CMS and Dentons have closed their Kyiv law firms.
Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce said: "We are gravely concerned by the news from Ukraine. A clear principle of international law is that a state is prohibited from the use or threat of force against another state. We hope for a swift end to hostilities and our thoughts are with all those affected.
"We are supporting and will continue to support our members in the region."
Today's Conveyancer and New Law Journal also published the president's statement on the invasion.
Employment rights after lifting of restrictions
Max Winthrop, a member of our employment law committee, spoke to BBC Radio Newcastle (from 2:28:00) about the rights and obligations of employees and employers following the lifting of all covid-19 restrictions in England.
Also worth a read:
- Mishcon to help refugee lawyers to requalify as solicitors – Gazette
- Russian strikes hit Kyiv overnight, says Ukraine – BBC
- World leaders divided on whether to eject Russia from Swift payment system – FT (£) and the Guardian
- UK imposes package of sanctions on Russia in response to Ukraine invasion – FT (£) and BBC
- Rape victims 'systemically failed' in England and Wales, report finds – Guardian
- Ex-police officers guilty in George Floyd death – BBC
- Florida House of Representatives passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill – BBC