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Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill threatens access to courts and independence from government
The Law Society has raised concerns regarding the Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill 2014-2015 ahead of its second reading in the House of Lords on Tuesday 13 January. As the Bill stands there are a number of issues that would significantly impact on human rights. The Law Society supports the concerns ...
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Interim survey results now available
Within the next few weeks this year’s Law Management Section’s Financial Benchmarking Survey will be published. We thought, however, that you might like to have a sneak preview of what the full report will reveal. I am delighted to therefore introduce this year’s headline results, which give you a flavour ...
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NewsHuman rights update now available for January 2015
To read our January update please see attached document. Our updates include news about the Law Society’s human rights activities, volunteering and job opportunities, events and training. If you would like to receive our free updates please email sarah.j.smith@lawsociety.org.uk
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Sign up now for the International Human Rights Practice series 2015
The course will focus on the latest developments and emerging issues in European and international human rights practice: themes and systems, law and practice. It has been devised as a collaboration between Middlesex University School of Law, Matrix Chambers and The Law Society.
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NCA methodology: January 2015
Details of the latest National Crime Agency methodology, dated 13 May 2015.
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NewsLifeline for the lonely: Esther Rantzen talks to us about The Silver Line
Journalist and campaigner Esther Rantzen has launched a nationwide helpline for elderly people who struggle with loneliness. Before speaking at the Elderly Client Care Conference last month, she discussed with PS how private client solicitors can play their part too.
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Law Society raises concerns over Malaysian Sedition Act
The Law Society has expressed concern over Malaysia’s continuing use of the 1948 Sedition Act. The act, which was made law during the British colonial era, criminalises speech uttered ‘to excite disaffection’ against the government. The act has been used to intimidate and silence political opponents including lawyers. The Act ...
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NewsLaw Society publishes new practice note on international aspects of mental capacity
The new practice note deals with some of the issues that may arise in private international law when an individual living or owning property abroad loses mental capacity
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Human rights update now online for August 2014
Our updates include news about the Law Society’s human rights activities, volunteering and job opportunities, events and training. If you would like to receive our free updates please email sarah.j.smith@lawsociety.org.uk
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Human rights update now online for September 2014
Our updates include news about the Law Society’s human rights activities, volunteering and job opportunities, events and training. If you would like to receive our free updates please email sarah.j.smith@lawsociety.org.uk
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Human rights update now available for October 2014
Our updates include news about the Law Society’s human rights activities, volunteering and job opportunities, events and training. If you would like to receive our free updates please email sarah.j.smith@lawsociety.org.uk
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Law Society responds to Cameron’s call to scrap Human Rights Act
The Law Society stands by its initial response to the proposed bill of rights in 2011: the Human Rights Act should be retained, not replaced. The Conservative’s suggested bill of rights would be an unnecessary duplication and complication in the protection of human rights. The Human Rights Act already provides ...
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Law Society provides evidence to investigatory powers review
In providing evidence to the investigatory powers review, the Law Society has called for a revision and clarification of the UK’s regulatory framework for investigatory powers. The evidence focused on the following key points: need for greater clarity need for proportionality respect for privacy the changing nature of technology ...
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NewsLaw Society reiterates concerns over Human Rights Act
In light of the proposals set out of by the Conservatives today, the Law Society reiterates its position in defence of the Human Rights Act. The Law Society stands by its initial response to the proposed bill of rights in 2011: the Human Rights Act should be retained, not replaced. ...
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Private Client Section e-newsletter September 2014
Featuring the Elderly Client conference, dates for the upcoming seminar series, an FAQ on applying for probate if the original will is missing, and Lesley King on DOTAS and the Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act 2014
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‘Does Taser use breach fundamental human rights?’ Podcast from our event online
On the evening of the 24 June 2013 the Law Society held one of its public debate series on the topic ’Does Taser use breach fundamental human rights? The event held at the Law Society in London was a great success with a great line up of speakers, a ...
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NewsPodcast now available from our event: In conversation with Asma Jahangir on law, gender and religion.
A free podcast is now available from our event “Law, Gender and Religion; In conversation with Asma Jahangir” which was held at chancer Lane on 30 July 2014. Background: Mrs Asma Jahangir is an advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and former President Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan. ...
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NewsLand Registry halts plans for privatisation
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has announced that it needs time for “further consideration” before pushing forward with plans for the privatisation of Land Registry.