Bar Council Warns of Legal Issues with BSB’s Proposed Proactive Equality Duty
Bar Council Warns of Legal Issues with BSB’s Proposed Proactive Equality Duty. The Bar Council has raised concerns about the Bar Standards Board’s (BSB) proposed proactive equality duty, warning it could lead to legal disputes with barristers and may not be lawful. They cautioned that the change might result in “virtue signalling” rather than effectively […]
Ireland’s Groundbreaking Legal Reform: Barristers Now Allowed to Partner in Law Firms
Ireland’s Groundbreaking Legal Reform: Barristers Now Allowed to Partner in Law Firms In a historic move, Ireland has transformed its legal landscape by allowing barristers to enter into partnerships with solicitors within law firms. This development follows the introduction of ‘legal partnerships’ (LPs), creating opportunities for barristers to collaborate with both solicitors and fellow barristers. […]
Calls to Consider Domestic Abuse in Divorce Financial Settlements
Calls to Consider Domestic Abuse in Divorce Financial Settlements Introduction In recent years, heightened awareness surrounding domestic abuse has fueled a growing movement advocating for the legal system to take instances of abuse into account when determining financial settlements in divorce cases. This complex issue raises vital questions about fairness, justice, and the legal system’s […]
What now for Shamima Begum?
The debate surrounding Shamima Begum’s citizenship and the legal implications of her case has sparked intense discussions on the role of law, citizenship, and justice in contemporary society. The story of Begum, a trafficked and sexually exploited schoolgirl who was coerced into joining ISIL at 15, has become emblematic of broader issues related to national security, immigration policy, and human rights.