Julian Assange’s journey home
Julian Assange just waits for the agreement to be signed so he can begin his finally journey home to Australia after 5 years in a UK prison.
Leaders of Israel and Hamas group are wanted for War crimes
This would be the first time a Western-style democracy will have an arrest warrant for their leader. The ICC does not have its own police force and so rely heavily on member states to carry out their sanctions.
Protests around the world for Gaza
In the US over 2000 people have been arrested at campuses causing debates over their rights to protest, free speech as well as accusations of antisemitism.
Bail hearings to be remote
The legal industry is adopting the digital age and remote working with Bail hearings becoming remote. They hope to speed up the process and free up time for Judges.
Legal first: successful judicial review claim on bail appeals
For the first time in England and Wales, a claimant has succeeded in a judicial review claim about the law of bail appeals under the Bail (Amendment) Act 1993. Alex Benn appeared for the claimant.
Will the Rwanda bill come into action?
The Rwanda bill is still being debated in the UK, how will it work, how much does it cost and is Rwanda safe?
Scotland’s Hate Law bill and the named opposition
The Scottish Police reported that they receive at least 3800 hate-crime complaints in the law’s first 3 days.
Redress for Post Office victims could take years
MPs gather together to question those involved in the scandal including victims and Post Office Bosses too. The delayed process is call out as lawyers agreed an estimate of 1-2 years before all victims are properly compensated.
Fraud Cases Are On The Rise
Reported cases rose by 18% and high value cases which are those over £50m rose by 60% in 2023. The Crime Survey of England and Wales has found the estimated cost of fraud to society is £6.8 billion.
Are Fujitsu facing the consequences?
The faulty system made by Fujitsu was more widely trusted by bosses both at the Post Office and Fujitsu than the people who worked for them every day.
Country Luxury: The Alice Hawthorn in Yorkshire
Ensconced in the stillness of the English countryside, yet keeping all the attractions of York only a stone’s throw away, Nun Monkton’s Alice Hawthorn Inn can be either a rural refuge or a stepping stone to an exciting city break.
Allen & Overy & Shearman & Sterling Merge
Partnerships at global law firms Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling have voted almost unanimously in favour of merging to create A&O Shearman.