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Lords warn of Brexit risk to access to justice

20th March 2017 | europe
Report flags need to replace EU cooperation agreements

Brexit equality plans "lack ambition", Commission tells ministers

20th March 2017 | europe , human rights
EHRC publishes five point plan on strengthening rights status

Courts set to be tested by Brexit questions: Carloway

13th March 2017 | civil litigation , europe
Lord President addresses Faculty of Advocates conference

No right to be forgotten over companies register data: CJEU

13th March 2017 | europe , human rights , information technology
Court gives priority to protection of third parties

"Exceptional scrutiny" required for Great Repeal Bill, Lords report warns

7th March 2017 | europe , government-administration
Constitution Committee calls for limits on delegated powers

Only "cliff-edge" Brexit would prevent UK financial payment, Lords report

6th March 2017 | europe
Committee sets out possible outcomes for financial settlement

Fast tracking of article 50 bill should not set precedent, peers report

23rd February 2017 | europe , government-administration
Committee calls for full scrutiny of future Brexit legislation

Parliament must still legislate on final Brexit deal, QCs claim

17th February 2017 | europe , government-administration
Opinion to peers states article 50 notice could be revoked

EU national in education entitled to income support after parent left

30th January 2017 | europe , welfare/benefits
Inner House allows Polish girl's appeal against refusal

Article 50 bill states bare minimum to authorise notice

26th January 2017 | europe , government-administration
Brief measure confers power on Prime Minister to notify intention

Trafficked Polish woman fails in homelessness bid

25th January 2017 | europe , human rights | Housing
Court accepts no right of residence, or status of worker

Lord Chancellor upholds role of judges in Brexit case

24th January 2017 | europe , government-administration
Law Societies also highlight rule of law as reaction unfolds

Parliament must decide on EU withdrawal notice, Supreme Court rules

24th January 2017 | europe , government-administration
Majority against UK Government appeal – but no role for Holyrood

Engagement with devolved governments "crucial" during Brexit talks: Society

18th January 2017 | europe , law society of scotland
Statement calls for ongoing stability and collaboration in justice matters

Scot takes over as President of European Bars organisation

4th January 2017 | careers , europe , professional regulation
Ruthven Gemmell to head CCBE for 2017

General data retention unlawful, EU court rules

21st December 2016 | europe , human rights , information technology
Judgment in Watson case calls UK legislation into question

Scottish Government Brexit paper deserves full consideration: Society

21st December 2016 | europe , government-administration , law society of scotland
President's statement highlights legal and constitutional issues

Scotland could stay in single market without rest of UK: Sturgeon

20th December 2016 | europe , government-administration
Paper seeks new devolved powers if Brexit takes country out

Position of legal sector vital after Brexit, paper warns

20th December 2016 | europe
Steps need to be taken to protect leading role of London

EU nationals' rights not Brexit "bargaining chip", report warns

19th December 2016 | europe , human rights
Parliamentary committee calls on Government to accept fundamental rights

Lords invite views on delegated powers ahead of "Great Repeal Bill"

15th December 2016 | europe , government-administration
Constitution Committee calls for evidence as part of legislation inquiry

Sovereignty must be compromised to achieve free trade: Lords report

13th December 2016 | europe
Peers warn of need for transitional arrangements post-Brexit

Scottish solicitor Ruthven Gemmell to lead Europe-wide lawyers' body

5th December 2016 | careers , europe
Former Society President confirmed as 2017 President of CCBE

Government, press raise the stakes as article 50 appeal begins

5th December 2016 | europe , government-administration
Published warnings to judges not to "defy" the people
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