The Big Legal Lesson
The Gazette reports that we have Young Citizens teamed up with Mishcon de Reya in a campaign to introduce lessons on the law in schools across England and Wales.
Law Society president Nick Emmerson said: “Ensuring young learners know their rights and responsibilities, whilst respecting the rule of law, is vital to securing access to justice for all. Whether or not they go on to practise law, The Big Legal Lesson is a fantastic opportunity for pupils and students to understand how our justice system works and why it matters to them.”
Also in Legal Cheek.
International Women’s Day
In Camden New Journal, Naomi Angell, a member of our Children’s Law Subcomittee, looks back at her 50-year-old career as an ‘activist lawyer’ trying to improve family law.
Training for professionals with neurodivergent clients
Today’s Family Lawyer reports that Alia Lewis, Fauzia Mumani and Sheena Vadher from Duncan Lewis Family Law have launched specialist training for professionals representing those with neurodivergent conditions. The team are members of the Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme.
Also worth a read:
- SRA warns lawyers who rely on video calls to identify clients of the risks posed by ‘deepfake’ technology – Legal Futures
- Human Rights Consortium Scotland urges UN Human Rights Committee to question the Scottish Government on the critical need for legal aid reform – Solicitors Journal
- Big Four AI chief’s advice to firms: Develop your own software – The Lawyer (£)
- SFO court case shows suspicious payments on Saudi Arabian defence deals going back decades – The Guardian
- Barrister Andrew Cayley appointed to oversee the International Criminal Court’s investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian territories – The Guardian
- Scotland police will log ‘hate incidents’ even if no crime is committed – The Times (£)
- UK banks to be given more time to investigate fraudulent payments – FT (£)