Law firms in Ukraine
The Gazette Ireland and Today's Wills & Probate report the Law Society of Ireland and the CCBE have joined the profession's calls for Russia to stop its invasion in Ukraine.
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."
Lie detector tests
The Sunday Telegraph (£) reports that paedophiles, terrorists and rapists could be considered for greater freedoms on their release if they pass lie detector tests.
There has been widespread concern about the use of polygraph testing. We told parliament we do not "agree that the polygraph condition should be placed on individuals released on licence".
UK-Singapore DEA
The UK and Singapore signed a digital economy agreement (DEA) on Friday.
I. Stephanie Boyce told Litigation Edge: "The DEA – which is the first of its kind to include specific commitments on technology in legal services (LawTech) – will help ensure that UK businesses have access to Singapore's growing digital economy."
Also worth a read:
- Russia-Ukraine war live updates – Guardian
- Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert – BBC
- PM says Ukrainian refugees can join immediate family members in UK – Sky News
- Truss says UK must spend more on defence – Times (£)
- Tube strikes: What you need to know – Evening Standard