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IBA revises Business and Human Rights guidance

4th December 2023 | human rights , corporate | Human rights , EU / international
Guidance for lawyers updated in line with UN General Principles

Home Secretary's appeal fails in Rwanda asylum cases

15th November 2023 | immigration , human rights | Immigration and asylum , Human rights , EU / international
Supreme Court finds asylum seekers at risk if sent for decision in Rwanda

IBA condemns Hamas attack but calls for proper response

11th October 2023 | EU / international
Statement seeks commitment to international legal principles

IBA paper commits to tackling seven key issues

28th September 2023 | EU / international
New paper represents one of current President's top priorities

Government backtracks on EU law repeal plans

11th May 2023 | government-administration , europe | Parliamentary , EU / international
UK bill no longer to set general repeal date for end of 2023

IBA adds voice to protests as Israel crisis deepens

27th March 2023 | EU / international
Judicial reforms would "undermine proud position" on rule of law

India liberalises legal market with new foreign rules

16th March 2023 | EU / international
Foreign firms and lawyers to be allowed to operate in India

MSPs voice serious concerns over Retained EU Law Bill

22nd February 2023 | government-administration , europe | EU / international
Majority highlight strain on legislative processes as well as effects

Northern Ireland Protocol lawful, Supreme Court rules

8th February 2023 | government-administration , europe | EU / international
Judges reject Unionist challenge based on effect on Northern Ireland status

Maltese road authority held immune from Scottish action

10th October 2022 | civil litigation , reparation , government-administration | Civil court work , Personal injury , EU / international
State immunity applied as authority was carrying out state's obligation

UK Law Societies to close Brussels office

28th June 2022 | law society of scotland , europe | EU / international
Falling workload post-Brexit means November closure

EU Court of Justice begins streaming service

26th April 2022 | europe , civil litigation | EU / international
Delivery of CJEU judgments, Advocate General opinions to be broadcast live

MSPs call for clear strategy for overseas work

7th April 2022 | europe , government-administration | EU / international
Report seeks overarching approach against which to evaluate proposals

Reed and Hodge quit Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal

30th March 2022 | EU / international
Continued membership would appear to endorse acts of Chinese authorities

War crimes investigation to begin over Ukraine invasion

2nd March 2022 | criminal law | EU / international
ICC prosecutor to proceed following preliminary assessment

Budget penalties allowed for rule of law breaches: CJEU

16th February 2022 | europe | EU / international
Hungary and Poland fail in challenge to power to suspend payments

Young lawyers globally seek better balance: IBA report

2nd February 2022 | careers , practice management | EU / international
Toxic work culture and lack of work-life balance driving many from practice

Lords warn over coming EU travel checks

22nd November 2021 | europe , government-administration | EU / international
Concerns that UK will be unprepared when new controls introduced

Society attacks bill's two-tier asylum system

19th October 2021 | immigration , human rights | Immigration and asylum , EU / international
Different types of refugee, and criminalising help, would breach UK duties

Tribunal claimant must seek interim diligence in court

13th October 2021 | civil litigation , employment , europe | Employment law , EU / international , Civil court work
Supreme Court: lack of employment tribunal power not a breach of EU law

Lords call for better scrutiny of trade agreements

20th September 2021 | government-administration | EU / international
Report says Government must commit to meaningful early engagement

Lawyers urge support for Afghanistan professionals

17th August 2021 | human rights , immigration | EU / international
Statement calls on UK Government to offer evacuation and asylum

ICO consults on draft international data transfer terms

12th August 2021 | human rights , information technology | Data protection , EU / international
Draft agreement would replace standard contractual clauses

UK pilot will support profession recognition agreements

1st July 2021 | professional regulation | EU / international
Government to fund technical expertise needed in negotiations
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