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16 May 2024

Operation Early Dawn: a response to prison overcrowding raises concerns

The UK government has triggered an emergency plan, Operation Early Dawn, to address the severe overcrowding in prisons by delaying court cases for some suspects

16 May 2024

Law Society urges SRA to withdraw CILEX regulation proposals

The Law Society of England and Wales has voiced strong opposition to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) proposal to regulate both authorised and non-authorised members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)

16 May 2024

Final report of the Independent Commission on UK Public Health emergency powers

The report calls for improved scrutiny, legal clarity, and enforcement of UK public health emergency laws.

16 May 2024

Legal challenge issued over decision to allow power station in Teesside

A judicial review challenges the consent for a Teesside gas power station, claiming it undermines UK net zero goals

15 May 2024

Government introduces amendments to tackle retail crime and nuisance rough sleeping in new bill

The UK government has announced a series of amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill, targeting retail crime and nuisance rough sleeping with new offences and enhanced measure

15 May 2024

Lord Chancellor's address at G7 Forum

Lord Chancellor, Alex Chalk, emphasises the necessity for international law to adapt to contemporary challenges, urging for its evolution to remain pertinent in addressing issues like migration and technological advancements

15 May 2024

Leading employment lawyer offers insights into the use and importance of Non-Disclosure Agreements

David Greenhalgh, a prominent employment lawyer and partner at Excello Law, argues that there is a legitimate place for NDAs in certain circumstances

15 May 2024

Non-Fatal strangulation and suffocation: proposed sentencing guidelines unveiled

The Sentencing Council has released a draft sentencing guideline for non-fatal strangulation and suffocation offences, aiming to ensure consistent and proportionate sentencing across England and Wales.

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