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• Scheme to help domestic abuse survivors has been hobbled by legal aid cuts | Letters

  24-07-2023 18:06
  
  Legal aid rates have not increased since 1996 – in effect a cut of 50%, writes Lubna Shuja of the Law SocietyThe failure of the qualified legal representative scheme to protect survivors of domestic abuse from being cross-examined by their alleged abuser is deeply concerning, but sadly no surprise (Scheme to stop people being quizzed by abuser in court failing, lawyers say, 16 July).Our members working in the family courts tell us that the scheme is struggling to attract advocates because
  
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• Profits down 2% as Linklaters takes Moscow hit

  24-07-2023 16:49 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Magic circle firm latest elite practice to announce flat or falling profits.
  
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• The RSF are out to finish the genocide in Darfur they began as the Janjaweed. We cannot stand by | Kate Ferguson

  24-07-2023 16:42
  
  Peace between Hemedti’s RSF and Sudan’s army will not end war crimes. As UN security council president, Britain must actAs conflict in Sudan escalates, it is becoming clear that the Rapid Support Forces has returned to Darfur to complete the genocide it began 20 years ago. The RSF is the Janjaweed rebranded, the “devils on horseback” used by the Sudanese government from 2003 to implement widespread and systematic crimes against non-Arab communities across Darfur. The RSF
  
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• ClientEarth loses high court fight with Shell over climate strategy

  24-07-2023 13:29
  
  Environmental law charity claims energy firm cannot achieve net zero goal with current transition planAn environmental law charity has lost an attempt to revive a lawsuit against Shell over its climate strategy after the high court in London refused permission to bring a case against the energy company.ClientEarth, which holds 27 shares in Shell, argues that the company cannot achieve its aim of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 with its current climate transition strategy, and its directors are
  
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• Competition watchdog turns its sights on will-writers

  24-07-2023 13:05 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Competition and Markets Authority is worried not all firms are complying with consumer protection laws.
  
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• Competition watchdog sets its sights on will-writers

  24-07-2023 13:05 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Competition and Markets Authority is worried not all firms are complying with consumer protection laws.
  
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• Retired judge takes helm of legal aid board

  24-07-2023 12:47 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Announcement comes 10 months after the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board first met.
  
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• Macfarlanes profits slide in 'more challenging year'

  24-07-2023 11:37 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  PEP slides by 15.8% from a record post-pandemic year as firm takes a 'pause for breath'.
  
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• Ruling opens way to challenge fixed costs as imposition looms

  24-07-2023 11:07 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Court of Appeal decision on interpreter costs could enable lawyers to argue on the basis of access to justice.
  
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• Ruling opens way to challenge as fixed costs loom

  24-07-2023 11:07 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Court of Appeal decision on interpreter costs could enable lawyers to argue on the basis of access to justice.
  
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• Polo trade mark case thrown out after evidence 'problems'

  24-07-2023 10:41 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Court hears of 'likelihood of confusion' between Beverly Hills Polo Club and Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club brands.
  
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• South Africa’s cancelling of Covid criminal records must be just the start | Koketso Moeti

  24-07-2023 08:00
  
  Stigmatising those who come into conflict with the law is damaging the economy and can lead to a spiral of reoffendingSouth Africa’s justice minister, Ronald Lamola, confirmed last month that a process is under way to help expunge the criminal records of people who violated Covid-19 restrictions. More than 400,000 South Africans were arrested during the country’s lockdown for trying to make a living and not adhering to the curfew.This is a welcome announcement from the justice depart
  
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• When councils get into financial trouble

  24-07-2023 02:01 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Local government.
  
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• News focus: BBC presenter saga – a crisis that got out of control

  24-07-2023 02:01 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Libel, privacy, criminal and employment law issues jostled for prominence in the scandal that arose over the alleged behaviour of a BBC presenter. Lawyers assess the likely fallout from a crisis that spiralled out of control.
  
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• Legal aid JR to be heard in run-up to Christmas

  24-07-2023 02:01 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  The Law Society's legal challenge over criminal legal aid fees will be listed for three days.
  
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• A farewell to Quincecare?

  24-07-2023 02:01 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Banking law.
  
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