Illegal Migration Bill
Solicitors Journal and New Law Journal report on our survey results that show that 86 per cent of British citizens say it is important that their MP votes to uphold the rule of law. We published these findings in the context of the Illegal Migration Bill.
Law Society President Lubna Shuja said: “The rule of law and justice are at the heart of Britain’s identity and underpins our reputation in the international community.
“The Law Society believes the Illegal Migration Bill is likely to be incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights, the UN Refugee Convention and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. If the UK were to refuse to comply with a European Court of Human Rights ruling as set out in an update to the Bill this would entail a clear and serious breach of international law.
“When voting on the Illegal Migration Bill, MPs should be aware that an overwhelming majority (86%) of people say it is important their local MP votes to uphold the rule of law.”
Richard Atkinson, Deputy Vice President of the Law Society spoke to BBC Radio Kent (from 2:44:50) about the Illegal Migration Bill.
Climate change guidance
New Law Journal and Daily Mail continue coverage of the launch of our climate change guidance.
Caroline May, Chair of our Climate Change Working Group, discusses the guidance in a Times (£) interview.
Alex Chalk named as new Justice Secretary
Law360 (£) and New Law Journal continue coverage of our response to the appointment of Alex Chalk KC and the challenges he will face in his new role.
President of the Law Society Lubna Shuja commented: “The justice system is facing worsening backlogs, legal aid on the point of collapse, crumbling courts and a shortage of judges and court staff. The new justice secretary must get a grip on the crisis as a matter of urgency.”
LGBTQIA women in the legal profession
The Diva Magazine writes about LGBTQIA women in the legal profession and showcases several members of our LGBTQ+ Solicitors Network Committee.
Housing legal aid
Inside Housing cites our finding that 41% of people in England and Wales do not have access to a legal aid housing solicitor in their area.
Divorce reform
The Times (£) mentions the Law Society in a piece about divorce reform.
Also worth a read:
- Code of conduct concerns – Times (£)
- Tougher gambling regulations proposed – BBC
- Surge in the number of investigations dropped by the Health and Safety Executive – Guardian
- Improving court transparency – Legal Futures & Gazette