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European Parliament holds hearing on attacks against lawyers
The European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) in Brussels held a hearing specifically dedicated to attacks against the legal profession on 19 February. The hearing highlighted the different types of persecution perpetrated against lawyers as well as considering possible solutions.
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Law Society of England & Wales produces further no-deal Brexit Guidance
The Law Society of England Wales has published further no-deal papers to complement those released in 2018. The new papers aim to give guidance to solicitors on the topics of Criminal justice and security cooperation, Intellectual property and VAT.
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CCBE publishes its recommendations on international rules for cross-border access to electronic evidence
On 28 February, the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) published its recommendations on the international rules for cross-border access to electronic evidence.
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Parliamentary end of term in Brussels
In recent weeks Brexit has been occupying more and more of the UK Parliament’s working time, leaving little room for any other legislation to be passed. At the same time, MEPs in Brussels have been busy concluding all open legislative files before the end of the European Parliament’s mandate in ...
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Agreement finally reached on Digital Copyright Rules
On 13 February, 2019, the EU institutions finally reached an agreement on the proposed revision of Europe’s copyright rules.
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News'What to expect from the 2019 European Parliament elections' by Nicholas Whyte
From the 23 May to the 26 May, 2019, members of the next European Parliament will be elected. That much is certain. But this election is more than usually uncertain.
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Agreement finally reached on Digital Copyright Rules
On 13 February, 2019, the EU institutions finally reached an agreement on the proposed revision of Europe’s copyright rules.
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Brussels plays Brexit waiting game as possibility of extending Article 50 increases
February comes to a close in Brussels with news that PM May has finally committed to putting the Withdrawal Agreement to vote in Parliament on the 12 th of March and conceded that MPs could ultimately vote to extend the Article 50 negotiating period if the Agreement is not ...
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Event Report: Ensuring Privacy and Security in Europe: Challenges in an internet age (26 February 2019)
The joint Brussels office and Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) held a panel discussion to discuss the challenges of balancing human rights with needs of the police and security forces, including current international law and how intelligence operations are regulated and overseen in the modern era.
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My experience as a legal secondee at the Brussels office
Thomas Bilbrough from AXA XL sahres his impression from his three-month secondment in Brussels.
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Business as usual at the Court of Justice European Union (CJEU)
Ten judges and an Advocate-General were appointed to the Court of Justice of the European Union on 30 January, 2019, while eight judges were appointed to the General Court.
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Joint Brussels Office New Year Reception (29 January)
On 29 January the Joint Brussels Office celebrated its annual New Year Reception together with its office partners, local stakeholders and senior office holders from the three Law Societies.
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'The Commons rejects the Brexit deal: analysis' by Jack Simson Caird & Ellis Paterson
Dr Jack Simson Caird and Ellis Paterson from the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law present an analysis of the constitutional mechanics of the (in)famous) meaningful vote of 15 January 2019, including the ultimate impact of the many amendments tabled by MPs as well as what may happen ...
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EU set to adopt new rules to prevent misuse of personal data in European Parliament elections
The EU is bringing in new rules to prevent the misuse of personal data in EP elections. The new statutes aim to significantly stiffen the penalties for attempting to influence European Parliament elections
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European Parliament Elections 2019 – the impact of Brexit
The impact of Brexit is likely to have a number of consequences not only in relation to the makeup of the European Parliament, but also the composition of some if its major groups. Aside from Brexit, the current rise of populist parties and decline in fortune of conventional centre-right and ...
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Provisional agreement on contracts for the supply of digital content
The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on proposals for a Directive concerning contracts for the supply of digital content.The new proposals promise to strengthen consumer rights in relation to both one-off transactions as well as long term subscriptions.
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January EU parliamentary committee update
January saw parliamentary committees busy trying to finalise work before the end of legislature in April. Here below are some of the most notable proposals that are being finalised.
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Law Society of Scotland responds to UK Parliament's inquiry on immigration detention
The Society’s Immigration and Asylum Law sub-committee responded to the UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights’ inquiry on immigration detention. In its response to the United Nation’s Universal Periodic Review recommendation that the UK stop the practice of arresting migrants for unspecified periods, the UK Government gave two main ...
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Law Society of Scotland responds to consultation on competition in the digital economy
The Law Society of Scotland’s Competition Law sub-committee, together with our Consumer Law and Privacy Law sub-committees, responded to the Digital Competition Expert Panel’s consultation on the state of competition in the digital economy.
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Law Society of Scotland invites honorary nominations as part of 70th anniversary celebrations
As part of celebrations marking its 70th Anniversary the Law Society of Scotland is inviting applications for honorary membership. The Society is inviting nominations for honorary membership for outstanding service for the public good by a Scottish solicitor.
