Illegal Migration Bill amendment
The Guardian (Live) covers the Law Society’s response (at 12:00pm) to news the government intends to table an amendment to the Illegal Migration Bill enabling it to ignore rulings from the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) – known as interim measures. The i paper and Knowledia also mention the Law Society.
Deputy Vice president of the Law Society Richard Atkinson said:
“The rule of law means governments respect and follow domestic and international law and disputes are ruled on by independent courts.
“This amendment would undermine the global rules-based order, set a dangerous precedent within the international community and damage the UK’s standing in the world.”
New justice secretary
LexisNexis reports the Law Society’s response to the appointment of justice secretary Alex Chalk KC, and the challenges he faces in his term. President of the Law Society Lubna Shuja said:
“It is Alex Chalk’s job to bring the justice system back to full strength and I look forward to working closely with him to fight for improved access to justice for all.”
Climate change guidance
Today’s Conveyancer continues coverage of the launch of our climate change guidance.
A Law Society spokesperson said:
“Individual solicitors and firms can accept or decline to represent clients as a basic regulatory fact, and we present this neutrally to the profession as something they can consider in a climate change context, as there is a lot of confusion around what approaches can be taken.”
Family Law Awards panel
The Law Society’s Family Law Committee (FLC) chair Karen Dovaston and committee member Jenny Beck have been announced as judges at the Family Law Awards. Family Law reports.
Also worth a read:
- COP reconsiders Rwanda plans – Independent
- Trademark battles in court – Times
- Former Lord Chancellor’s pay scrutiny – Legal Futures