Bill of Rights Bill
The Times (£) and Property Industry Eye report on our concern that the Bill of Rights Bill will weaken the UK’s economic competitiveness.
Law Society Vice President Nick Emmerson said: “The bill hands our international competitors a stick with which to beat the reputation of the UK jurisdiction and take business away.”
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Swiss-UK Travel Agreement
The Gazette covers our response to news that a Swiss-UK professional services travel agreement has been extended until the end of 2025. The extension means lawyers and other professional services providers from the UK can continue to travel to Switzerland for up to 90 days a year without a short-stay permit.
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Clampdown in Iran
Law.com (£) covers the Law Society’s response to the latest clampdown on human rights lawyers by the Iranian authorities, following information received by the Law Society of those at risk.
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SRA fining power
The Law Society is mentioned in a Legal Futures piece about MPs backing the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) being given unlimited fining power in cases of economic crime.
Parental rights advice
Council and family law committee member Denise Lester speaks to the Guardian to signpost legal help available for parents seeking to agree shared parental responsibilities.
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