This is tomorrow.
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Online tickets available.
Please do join us at this HRLA next week.
At a time when international law is under strain, & the ECHR is singled out for particular attack, it is important to reflect on the UK’s past and future commitment to international justice, human rights and the international rule of law.
At a time when international law is under strain, & the ECHR is singled out for particular attack, it is important to reflect on the UK’s past and future commitment to international justice, human rights and the international rule of law.
"The European Convention on Human Rights: 75 years on": a Human Rights Lawyers Association event, with @womaninhavana.bsky.social, @dzehtsiarou.bsky.social, Parosha Chandran and @katywatts.bsky.social.
11 November at Hogan Lovells and online.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-europe...
11 November at Hogan Lovells and online.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-europe...
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This is tomorrow.
Online tickets available.
Online tickets available.
"Because the Human Rights Act has enriched the scope of human rights protections available at common law over the past 25 years, we should not be unduly fearful about the common law’s ability to cope if the UK were to repeal the HRA or abandon the ECHR": @UKSupremeCourt Justice Lord Briggs.
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
"Because the Human Rights Act has enriched the scope of human rights protections available at common law over the past 25 years, we should not be unduly fearful about the common law’s ability to cope if the UK were to repeal the HRA or abandon the ECHR": @UKSupremeCourt Justice Lord Briggs.
A new equality, diversity and inclusion strategy by The Law Society aims to build a more diverse, open and inclusive profession.
Law Society President Mark Evans said that despite progress, ‘inequality and bias continue to shape career paths’.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/law-soc...
Law Society President Mark Evans said that despite progress, ‘inequality and bias continue to shape career paths’.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/law-soc...
Law Society unveils equality and diversity blueprint
Strategy is fruit of year-long project in which people from across profession were invited to share views through focus groups and interviews.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A new equality, diversity and inclusion strategy by The Law Society aims to build a more diverse, open and inclusive profession.
Law Society President Mark Evans said that despite progress, ‘inequality and bias continue to shape career paths’.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/law-soc...
Law Society President Mark Evans said that despite progress, ‘inequality and bias continue to shape career paths’.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/law-soc...
New research reveals that while alcohol consumption in Britain is falling, alcohol harm remains high, costing the UK an estimated £40 billion a year, including £5.89 billion to the NHS.
The report finds that British Muslims alone save the government £1.62 billion a year by abstaining from alcohol.
The report finds that British Muslims alone save the government £1.62 billion a year by abstaining from alcohol.
November 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
New research reveals that while alcohol consumption in Britain is falling, alcohol harm remains high, costing the UK an estimated £40 billion a year, including £5.89 billion to the NHS.
The report finds that British Muslims alone save the government £1.62 billion a year by abstaining from alcohol.
The report finds that British Muslims alone save the government £1.62 billion a year by abstaining from alcohol.
The government must start to contemplate how and when court decisions should be made by artificial intelligence, the courts minister said.
@sarahsackman.bsky.social said inviting greater use of AI could bring huge potential benefits.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/iba-202...
@sarahsackman.bsky.social said inviting greater use of AI could bring huge potential benefits.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/iba-202...
IBA 2025: Justice minister calls for debate on AI judges
Sackman says legal system must be prepared for AI-led decisions becoming the norm within a decade.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The government must start to contemplate how and when court decisions should be made by artificial intelligence, the courts minister said.
@sarahsackman.bsky.social said inviting greater use of AI could bring huge potential benefits.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/iba-202...
@sarahsackman.bsky.social said inviting greater use of AI could bring huge potential benefits.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/iba-202...
Reposted by Shoaib M Khan
Please do join us at this HRLA next week.
At a time when international law is under strain, & the ECHR is singled out for particular attack, it is important to reflect on the UK’s past and future commitment to international justice, human rights and the international rule of law.
At a time when international law is under strain, & the ECHR is singled out for particular attack, it is important to reflect on the UK’s past and future commitment to international justice, human rights and the international rule of law.
"The European Convention on Human Rights: 75 years on": a Human Rights Lawyers Association event, with @womaninhavana.bsky.social, @dzehtsiarou.bsky.social, Parosha Chandran and @katywatts.bsky.social.
11 November at Hogan Lovells and online.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-europe...
11 November at Hogan Lovells and online.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-europe...
The European Convention on Human Rights: 75 years on
Join the Human Rights Lawyers' Association for a panel discussion to mark the 75th anniversary of the ECHR
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Please do join us at this HRLA next week.
At a time when international law is under strain, & the ECHR is singled out for particular attack, it is important to reflect on the UK’s past and future commitment to international justice, human rights and the international rule of law.
At a time when international law is under strain, & the ECHR is singled out for particular attack, it is important to reflect on the UK’s past and future commitment to international justice, human rights and the international rule of law.
Nearly 300 organisations have issued a rallying cry for a “full-throated defence” of the European Convention on Human Rights – accusing politicians of using it as a scapegoat with devastating effects.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Leaving the ECHR won’t stop the boats, 300 organisations warn in rallying cry
Prime minister Keir Starmer urged to make positive case for ECHR after Kemi Badenoch pledged a Tory government would leave the treaty
www.independent.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Nearly 300 organisations have issued a rallying cry for a “full-throated defence” of the European Convention on Human Rights – accusing politicians of using it as a scapegoat with devastating effects.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
"The European Convention on Human Rights: 75 years on": a Human Rights Lawyers Association event, with @womaninhavana.bsky.social, @dzehtsiarou.bsky.social, Parosha Chandran and @katywatts.bsky.social.
11 November at Hogan Lovells and online.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-europe...
11 November at Hogan Lovells and online.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-europe...
The European Convention on Human Rights: 75 years on
Join the Human Rights Lawyers' Association for a panel discussion to mark the 75th anniversary of the ECHR
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"The European Convention on Human Rights: 75 years on": a Human Rights Lawyers Association event, with @womaninhavana.bsky.social, @dzehtsiarou.bsky.social, Parosha Chandran and @katywatts.bsky.social.
11 November at Hogan Lovells and online.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-europe...
11 November at Hogan Lovells and online.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-europe...
Britain is one of the least “nature connected” nations in the world, according to the first ever global study of how people relate to the natural world.
Britain ranks 55th out of 61 countries in the study of 57,000 people. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Britain ranks 55th out of 61 countries in the study of 57,000 people. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Britain one of least ‘nature-connected’ nations in world – with Nepal the most
Others languishing near bottom of 61-country study include Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and Spain
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Britain is one of the least “nature connected” nations in the world, according to the first ever global study of how people relate to the natural world.
Britain ranks 55th out of 61 countries in the study of 57,000 people. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Britain ranks 55th out of 61 countries in the study of 57,000 people. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Lord Neuberger: "We live in a world where law is increasingly complex; access to independent properly trained lawyers is an ever more essential ingredient. If access to lawyers for advice and representation is restricted to the rich or few, you do not really have the rule of law".
October 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Lord Neuberger: "We live in a world where law is increasingly complex; access to independent properly trained lawyers is an ever more essential ingredient. If access to lawyers for advice and representation is restricted to the rich or few, you do not really have the rule of law".
"Trump’s authoritarian regime has denied a visa to human rights lawyer Helena Kennedy. Kennedy, also sanctioned by China, is a regular visitor to the US, where she owns a home. Kennedy believes her visa was withheld because she signed a letter critical of Trump".
www.newstatesman.com/politics/com...
www.newstatesman.com/politics/com...
Human rights lawyer Helena Kennedy denied a US visa
Big Brother Trump is watching. Plus, your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster
www.newstatesman.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Trump’s authoritarian regime has denied a visa to human rights lawyer Helena Kennedy. Kennedy, also sanctioned by China, is a regular visitor to the US, where she owns a home. Kennedy believes her visa was withheld because she signed a letter critical of Trump".
www.newstatesman.com/politics/com...
www.newstatesman.com/politics/com...
Five women have asked for an apology from Nigel Farage after he suggested they were not victims of grooming gangs.
They described the comments by the Reform leader as “degrading and humiliating”, and accused him of “ignorance” of the issues.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
They described the comments by the Reform leader as “degrading and humiliating”, and accused him of “ignorance” of the issues.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
October 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Five women have asked for an apology from Nigel Farage after he suggested they were not victims of grooming gangs.
They described the comments by the Reform leader as “degrading and humiliating”, and accused him of “ignorance” of the issues.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
They described the comments by the Reform leader as “degrading and humiliating”, and accused him of “ignorance” of the issues.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The president of the Family Division told MPs of the importance of solicitors and of the family drug and alcohol courts. Sir Andrew McFarlane said that cuts to legal aid had contributed to the backlog. www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/family-...
Family president announces departure as he highlights value of solicitors
Sir Andrew McFarlane speaks on solicitors, family drug and alcohol courts (FDAC), and his future retirement.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The president of the Family Division told MPs of the importance of solicitors and of the family drug and alcohol courts. Sir Andrew McFarlane said that cuts to legal aid had contributed to the backlog. www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/family-...
In 2024, Richard Hermer KC acted for a client who alleged UK complicity in torture. The case was brought against Foreign Office, Home Office & Attorney General.
In 2025, case reaches court and Attorney General is Lord (Richard) Hermer KC. So, he himself drafted the legal claim he is a defendant in.
In 2025, case reaches court and Attorney General is Lord (Richard) Hermer KC. So, he himself drafted the legal claim he is a defendant in.
October 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
In 2024, Richard Hermer KC acted for a client who alleged UK complicity in torture. The case was brought against Foreign Office, Home Office & Attorney General.
In 2025, case reaches court and Attorney General is Lord (Richard) Hermer KC. So, he himself drafted the legal claim he is a defendant in.
In 2025, case reaches court and Attorney General is Lord (Richard) Hermer KC. So, he himself drafted the legal claim he is a defendant in.
Victims of the Windrush scandal will be paid as much as 75% of their compensation in advance under an overhaul of the scheme designed to deliver faster justice.
Victims will also be compensated for lost contributions to work or personal pensions. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Victims will also be compensated for lost contributions to work or personal pensions. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Windrush victims to get 75% of compensation up front in scheme overhaul
Exclusive: Claimants will also be compensated for lost contributions to work or personal pensions for first time
www.theguardian.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Victims of the Windrush scandal will be paid as much as 75% of their compensation in advance under an overhaul of the scheme designed to deliver faster justice.
Victims will also be compensated for lost contributions to work or personal pensions. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Victims will also be compensated for lost contributions to work or personal pensions. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
"No one can listen to our calls?" a manager from Clarion, UK's largest housing association, asks one of her team. "Don't tell anyone" she says, before instructing him how to pretend he's put up a fire safety notice in a building. "Just put it on a wall, take a picture".
news.sky.com/story/dont-t...
news.sky.com/story/dont-t...
'Don't tell anyone': Manager at UK's largest housing association told staff how to fake fire safety notice
A chartered surveyor tells Sky News the consequence of the information not being available in the event of a fire could be "death or serious injury".
news.sky.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:18 AM
"No one can listen to our calls?" a manager from Clarion, UK's largest housing association, asks one of her team. "Don't tell anyone" she says, before instructing him how to pretend he's put up a fire safety notice in a building. "Just put it on a wall, take a picture".
news.sky.com/story/dont-t...
news.sky.com/story/dont-t...
A Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked for gross misconduct relating to his time working at London's Charing Cross police station. He was recorded by the BBC using derogatory and violent language about suspects who belong to ethnic and religious minorities.
October 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked for gross misconduct relating to his time working at London's Charing Cross police station. He was recorded by the BBC using derogatory and violent language about suspects who belong to ethnic and religious minorities.
Over 460 Jewish figures, including former Israeli officials, Oscar winners, authors and intellectuals, have signed a letter calling on the UN and world leaders to impose sanctions on Israel over its “unconscionable” actions amounting to genocide in Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel
Exclusive: In an open letter, Israeli ex-officials, artists and intellectuals say ‘unconscionable’ actions in Gaza amount to genocide
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Over 460 Jewish figures, including former Israeli officials, Oscar winners, authors and intellectuals, have signed a letter calling on the UN and world leaders to impose sanctions on Israel over its “unconscionable” actions amounting to genocide in Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers Advisory Opinion on "Obligations of Israel in relation to Presence and Activities of UN, International Organizations and Third States in Occupied Palestine", i.e., Israel obligations around humanitarian access to territories.
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THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of Israel
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations ...
webtv.un.org
October 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers Advisory Opinion on "Obligations of Israel in relation to Presence and Activities of UN, International Organizations and Third States in Occupied Palestine", i.e., Israel obligations around humanitarian access to territories.
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
"A man sent back to France under the “one in, one out” scheme has returned to the UK on a small boat".
Starmer's plan going exactly as expected.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Starmer's plan going exactly as expected.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Man sent to France under ‘one in, one out’ scheme returns to UK on small boat
Exclusive: Asylum seeker says he made second crossing because he did not feel safe in France
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"A man sent back to France under the “one in, one out” scheme has returned to the UK on a small boat".
Starmer's plan going exactly as expected.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Starmer's plan going exactly as expected.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
"The Ministry of Justice has received a criminal conviction with a £1,000 fine over a speeding ticket, after officials did not respond to a prosecution brought through its own secretive courts".
www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/m...
www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/m...
Ministry of Justice handed criminal conviction in fast-track courts
The Ministry of Justice is now seeking to overturn its conviction
www.standard.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"The Ministry of Justice has received a criminal conviction with a £1,000 fine over a speeding ticket, after officials did not respond to a prosecution brought through its own secretive courts".
www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/m...
www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/m...
Court of Appeal dismisses Home Office appeal in Palestine Action case. Home Office wanted to stop the High Court even hearing the challenge to its decision to proscribe Palestine Action. Today's decision means the High Court will hear the case, next month.
Amazing work by all of the legal team!
Amazing work by all of the legal team!
October 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Court of Appeal dismisses Home Office appeal in Palestine Action case. Home Office wanted to stop the High Court even hearing the challenge to its decision to proscribe Palestine Action. Today's decision means the High Court will hear the case, next month.
Amazing work by all of the legal team!
Amazing work by all of the legal team!
"What do we, as humans, want human judges rather than machines, to decide in the future? Ought a criminal, before being sentenced, be able to say they want to be sentenced by a machine rather than a human or vice versa?: speech about AI by the Master of the Rolls.
www.judiciary.uk/speech-about...
www.judiciary.uk/speech-about...
What a difference a year makes: speech about AI by the Master of the Rolls - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Read the speech on the use of artificial intelligence in the legal profession given by Sir Geoffrey Vos at the Legal Geek conference in London
www.judiciary.uk
October 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
"What do we, as humans, want human judges rather than machines, to decide in the future? Ought a criminal, before being sentenced, be able to say they want to be sentenced by a machine rather than a human or vice versa?: speech about AI by the Master of the Rolls.
www.judiciary.uk/speech-about...
www.judiciary.uk/speech-about...
‘Allowing a minister to determine judicial appointments risks politicising the judiciary, undermining public confidence in court impartiality, and eroding the important constitutional principle of separation of powers that underpins the rule of law": Garden Court Chambers response to Robert Jenrick.
October 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
‘Allowing a minister to determine judicial appointments risks politicising the judiciary, undermining public confidence in court impartiality, and eroding the important constitutional principle of separation of powers that underpins the rule of law": Garden Court Chambers response to Robert Jenrick.
"Serious debate needed to consider what human rights people have in light of more capable AI". This should include whether AI decision-making meets ECHR definition of independent, impartial tribunal established by law. "Some say yes, others no": Geoffrey Vos MR.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/debate-...
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/debate-...
'Debate must start now' on AI judicial decision-making, says master of the rolls
Artificial intelligence can be used - but whether it should be poses 'difficult and potentially troubling' questions, Sir Geoffrey Vos tells lawtech gathering.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
"Serious debate needed to consider what human rights people have in light of more capable AI". This should include whether AI decision-making meets ECHR definition of independent, impartial tribunal established by law. "Some say yes, others no": Geoffrey Vos MR.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/debate-...
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/debate-...