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Law Society response to RIPA consultation: equipment interference and interception of communications codes of practice
The right to communicate with your lawyer without fear of your computer being bugged or your messages intercepted by the security and intelligence services is basic to the functioning of the justice system and the rule of law. The Law Society’s response to the government’s consultation on the Regulation ...
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The European Court of Human Rights and international criminal law
Session 6: The European Court of Human Rights and international criminal law
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Terms and conditions
1. Your agreement is with the Law Society of 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL. The contract between us 2. By applying for Risk and Compliance Section membership, you agree to these terms and conditions. 3. These terms and conditions shall apply to and be deemed to be incorporated into ...
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Freedom of religion vs the right to be free from sexual orientation discrimination – clashing rights?
Session 5: Freedom of religion vs the right to be free from sexual orientation discrimination - clashing rights?
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Care Act 2014 comes in force on 1 April
A reminder that most provisions in the Care Act 2014, the first overhaul of social care statute in England for more than 60 years, come into force on 1 April 2015.
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Implementation of the mortgage credit directive: Law Society response
The Law Society has responded to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) proposals for the implementation of the European Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD).
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Human Rights Lawyer of the Year to feature within the Law Society Excellence Awards 2015
The Law Society is proud to announce that in the same year as the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta Human Rights Lawyer of the Year has been introduced as a new category in this year’s Excellence Awards. The values enshrined in the Magna Carta remain as ...
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Gender and Human Rights: The successes and challenges confronting the international legal framework
Session 4: Gender and Human Rights: The successes and challenges confronting the international legal framework
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Land Registry updates guidance on first registration and general vesting declaration
Land Registry has updated its guidance for conveyancers that outlines the steps to take when registering estates in land for the first time. The new edition of practice guide 1 replaces the June 2014 edition.
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Council budget cuts may force elderly to sell homes, LGA warns
The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned that reduced funding to implement care reforms could force elderly and disabled people to sell their homes in order to pay for care. The warning is in light of Department of Health (DH) figures which indicate that the government has lowered its £5.6bn ...
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Graham Turnbull Lecture 2015 - bookings now open
When: 16/04/2015 18:30 - 20:30 Venue: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL Cost: No charge CPD hours: 1.5 Click here to book Every year the Law Society holds a human rights essay competition. The competition is run by the Human Rights Committee of the Law Society. It ...
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Court of appeal rules trespasser can acquire title by adverse possession
The Court of Appeal has upheld ([2015] EWCA Civ 17) a first instance decision which allowed a squatter to obtain title to land by adverse possession, despite it being a criminal offence to do so.
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MPs call for Law Commission review into manorial rights
The Commons Justice Committee has called on the Law Commission to investigate whether the law relating to manorial rights needs to be reformed. MPs have recommended that landowners claiming manorial rights should no longer be able to do so through unilateral notices
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Global Law Summit: Discount for International Division members
International Division members can register for the three-day package at the special price of £999 + VAT.
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HMRC voluntary disclosure - notify by 9 March 2015
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is giving solicitors the chance to bring their tax affairs up to date
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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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Human 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.