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Westminster update: sanctions on Russia debated in parliament

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.

Afghan evacuees' rights at risk

Afghan citizens evacuated to the UK last summer are facing limbo as their interim immigration papers expire in the coming weeks – the Home Office...

Human justice: practical learning as a tribunal judge

Judge Paul Shaerf found fresh inspiration as an adjudicator after 20 years in private practice.

Westminster update: Judicial Review Bill passes Commons

Your weekly update from our public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.

Over the rainbow

Marios Kontos, winner of the In-House Solicitor of the Year award at the 2021 Law Society Excellence Awards, tells us about his work as a...

BEIS, HMT and HMRC consultation on corporate re-domiciliation – Law Society response

We’ve responded to a government consultation that's seeking views on the introduction of a corporate re-domiciliation regime to support companies that want to relocate to...

Reason, not rhetoric, must underpin review of human rights rules

Driving a coach and horses through human rights protections and legal certainty risks damaging the UK’s international standing and could impact its attraction as a...

Human Rights Day: honouring Afghan human rights defenders

On International Human Rights Day, 10 December 2021, we're honouring those who defended and upheld the rule of law and human rights in Afghanistan.

Westminster update: Shadow cabinet reshuffle

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall

Westminster update: home secretary gives statement on Channel tragedy

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.

UK must urgently open Afghan resettlement scheme

Solicitors leaders call for the new Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme to be opened amid pleas from legal sector workers in the country.

In a 'dysfunctional' asylum system right of appeal is vital

Responding to comments by the Home Secretary about the 'dysfunctional asylum system we said 48% of asylum appeals are upheld – clear evidence of poor...

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