Invasion of Ukraine
Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce is quoted in the Gazette, Mail on Sunday, Daily Mail, This is Money, New York Times Post and Mail Plus (£) about the relationship between UK lawyers and Russian oligarchs.
ICC investigation into Ukraine
Anna Bradshaw, a member of our EU committee, spoke with Times Radio (from 22:41) about the International Criminal Court's investigation into war crimes in Ukraine.
Anna also spoke with LBC (from 06:44) about the sanctions against Russia.
LSB looks to change status quo on competence
Legal Brief, the Gazette, Business Fast and Today's Family Lawyer report our response to the Legal Services Board's consultation on ongoing competence in the profession.
"It is important to us that the profession is able to demonstrate how it maintains and promotes high competence standards, so we welcome the LSB's focus in this area. There is, however, no evidence of widespread issues demonstrated by the LSB's work to date," said I. Stephanie Boyce.
Also worth a read:
- Russia says it will hold fire to let civilians evacuate to Russia – BBC (Live)
- Ukrainian refugees: UK only hands out 50 visas – Times (£)
- Gordon Brown calls for special tribunal to punish Putin – City AM
- PM outlines six-point plan over Ukraine invasion – Evening Standard
- UK pledges £100m to help Ukrainian refugees – Sky News
- International Women's Day: 30 years until gender pay parity, say Aviva – Guardian