Invasion of Ukraine
Christopher Cole, a member of our immigration committee, spoke with LBC (from 1:15:03) and GB News about the government's visa plan for Ukrainian refugees.
ICC investigation into Ukraine
Anna Bradshaw, a member of our EU committee, spoke with BBC Radio Derby (from 33:18 to 41:45) about the International Criminal Court's investigation into war crimes in Ukraine.
Legally Vocal
Law Society President I. Stephanie Boyce features as guest host on the Legally Vocal podcast to mark International Women's Day.
Kids Law Podcast
I. Stephanie Boyce spoke to the Kids Law Podcast about the role of solicitors and the work of the Law Society.
London law firms with Russian clients
City A.M. reports on London law firms with Russian clients and how they have responded to the invasion of Ukraine.
"It's the job of solicitors to represent their clients, whoever they may be, so that the courts act fairly," said I. Stephanie Boyce.
International Women's Day
SurreyLive interviewed Rebecca Burford, a member of the Law Society's ethnic minority lawyer's division for International Women's Day.
Economic Crime Bill
Solicitors Journal reports our response to the Economic Crime Bill.
I. Stephanie Boyce said "We support the Bill's aim to uncover potential criminality in a way that minimises any unnecessary burden on legitimate commercial activity, though whether it's successful will depend on how it's implemented" adding that "identified several possible unforeseen challenges in the draft legislation, which could lead to bad actors exploiting potential loopholes in land, property and company ownership".
LSB looks to change status quo on competence
Today's Conveyancer reports 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.
SRA consultation on health and wellbeing
Today's Family Lawyer reports the SRA in consulting on proposals to reinforce its powers to deal with risks to clients and the public that stem from a poor work culture in law firms. The article references the report from our junior lawyers division which highlighted high levels of stress and even bullying and discrimination in the sector.
Legal Ombudsman's plan to close complaints more quickly
Legal Futures reports that plans to close complaints more quickly are working. Chief ombudsman Paul McFadden said that he'd received positive reports from the Law Society.
Also worth a read:
- UK immigration lawyers rally to support refugees – Legal Cheek
- Ukrainians on way to UK hit paperwork dead-end in Calais – BBC
- Just 300 Ukrainians granted visas to come to UK – Guardian
- Warning UK faces biggest income squeeze in nearly 50 years – BBC
- Russia threatens Europe's gas supplies – Guardian
- PM urged to 'step up' on women's safety – BBC