Over 40 legal scholars have called for an independent inquiry into the Metropolitan Police’s handling of a pro-Palestine protest in London, labelling it “a disproportionate, unwarranted and dangerous assault on the right to assembly and protest.” The police arrested 77 individuals, citing safety concerns due to the protest’s proximity to a synagogue. The Palestine Solidarity…

Over 700 teenagers are suing McDonald’s, alleging harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Thomas Beale, Head of the Bullying & Harassment team at Bolt Burdon Kemp, condemned the fast-food giant for its “abhorrent abuse of power,” highlighting the lack of action taken despite previous claims of sexual harassment. Young employees reported being bullied, subjected to…

The shadow justice secretary has urged the Cabinet Secretary to investigate potential conflicts of interest the Attorney General may have in connection with his past clients. Robert Jenrick said that Lord Hermer’s refusal to reveal whether he had advised ministers on cases involving his past clients “risks undermining public confidence in the Attorney General’s Office…

Yasmine Ahmed, UK director of Human Rights Watch, has denounced the UK Government’s crackdown on climate protests, labelling it a “dangerous hypocrisy.” In the latest annual world report, HRW highlights that new laws criminalising protests undermine democratic rights. Ahmed said: “We’re at a stage where we’re talking about the … dangerous hypocrisy of what the…

Alex Aldridge and Lydia Fontes from Legal Cheek explore the challenging work conditions faced by junior lawyers across the UK. They highlight the immense pressure these professionals endure to meet demanding hours targets and client expectations, often leading to exhausting work weeks. The conversation sheds light on the culture within law firms that promotes such…

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into whether Google is using its dominant position in the online search sphere to harm competition or choice for users. The competition watchdog says it wants to ensure that Google is “delivering good outcomes for people and businesses” and that there is a “level playing…