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ICC prosecutor accused of misconduct
Karim Khan, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has been accused of misconduct by a member of his office, a claim he firmly denies. The president of the ICC’s assembly of state parties, its management oversight and legislative body, commented: “I am aware of recent public reports regarding alleged misconduct by the ICC…
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Solicitors can skip university degrees
Law Society president Richard Atkinson has announced that aspiring solicitors may not need a university degree to qualify under the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination. This marks a significant shift from previous views, where the Association of Law Teachers insisted that a degree was essential. Mr Atkinson expressed confidence in this change, saying: “Do they need…
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Prison spaces ‘fell into double figures’
The UK prison system is facing a severe crisis, with available cells for adult males having reportedly fallen into double figures. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood told the annual judges’ dinner at Mansion House: “Prisons were not just in crisis, they were on the point of collapse,” adding that they were “weeks away from running out…
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Police marksman acquitted of murder
Martyn Blake, a Metropolitan Police marksman, has been acquitted of murdering unarmed driver Chris Kaba, following a three-week trial at London’s Old Bailey. The jury took nearly three hours to reach a unanimous not guilty verdict. Mr Blake shot Mr Kaba during a police stop in September 2022, claiming he feared for his life as…
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Asbestos crisis persists in UK schools
Since 1980, over 1,400 teachers and 12,600 pupils have succumbed to mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure. The Joint Union Asbestos Committee’s report warns that “hundreds of thousands of students and staff… are predicted to die from mesothelioma” due to inadequate asbestos regulations. Lawyer Harminder Bains of Leigh Day, representing victims, criticises the Government’s…
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Law Society unveils AI strategy
The Law Society has introduced a new AI strategy focused on “innovation, impact and integrity” to enhance legal service delivery for firms and clients. Richard Atkinson, president of the Law Society, stated: “The rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies has ushered in new possibilities and challenges for the legal sector.” The strategy aims to ensure…
