All News articles – Page 6
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NewsA new ‘special relationship’ or a damage limitation exercise? EU–UK criminal justice cooperation after Brexit by Professor Valsamis Mitsilegas
This article comes from the Editorial written by Professor. Valsamis Mitsilegas for the New Journal of European Criminal Law. It examines the relationship between the EU and UK following the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and how criminal justice may be affected by the new provisions. Prof. Mitsilegas also ...
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European Data Protection Board publishes opinions on draft UK data adequacy decisions: Law Enforcement decision
On 19 February, the European Commission published two draft data adequacy decisions regarding transfers of personal data to the UK. The draft decisions declare UK data protection standards as “essentially equivalent” to those applying in the EU under GDPR and the Law Enforcement Directive (LED). If formally ...
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European Data Protection Board publishes opinions on draft UK data adequacy decisions: GDPR decision
On 19 February, the European Commission published two draft data adequacy decisions regarding transfers of personal data to the UK. The draft decisions declare UK data protection standards as “essentially equivalent” to those applying in the EU under GDPR and the Law Enforcement Directive . If formally adopted, ...
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Data adequacy decisions for the UK: where are we?
On 19 February 2021, the European Commission published two draft data adequacy decisions which found that the UK’s data protection standards are ‘essentially equivalent’ to those within the European Union. The decisions, if approved, will allow for free flow of data between the EU and the UK. Data flows ...
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Socio-economic diversity in the legal profession - a discussion with HHJ Brandon
HHJ Brandon currently sits as a Circuit Judge on the Northern Circuit based at Liverpool Crown Court and has done so since 1 April 2019. HHJ Brandon began her schooling at a comprehensive school in the North of England before studying Government and Law at the University of Manchester. After ...
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Court of Justice of the European Union - Case Law Digest March 2021
This month’s case law digest contains an update on the EU’s conclusion of the Istanbul Convention on the prevention and combating of violence against women and domestic violence, as well as several important state aid decisions. It also contains cases on establishing jurisdiction in cases of child abduction, and national ...
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European Parliament ratification of the TCA: where do we stand?
In our article dated 22 January 2021 we discussed how, in order to prevent a no-deal scenario, the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) was applied provisionally before it was to be ratified by the European Parliament. This provisional application was slated to be in effect until 28 February 2021 ...
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Gender diversity in the legal profession by Sally Penni MBE
Sally Penni MBE, barrister-at-law, chair of Women in the Law UK and vice-president of the Association of Women Barristers, explains some of the issues surrounding gender diversity in the legal profession.
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European Commission launches 2021 - 2030 strategy setting out rights of persons with disabilities
The European Commission launched its Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-30 which looks to ensure their full participation in society building upon the 2010-20 Disability Strategy , the provisions of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Charter of Fundamental Rights of the ...
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How can law firms promote LGBT+ inclusion? A case study by Burges Salmon LLP
Ross Simpson, partner at Burges Salmon LLP and co-chair of the firm’s internal LGBT+ network BProud, explains some of the measures law firms can take to foster an LGBT+ inclusive culture.
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The gendered impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the EU’s response
In this article we examine the policy initiatives proposed by the EU to tackle the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on women and girls.
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LGBT+ inclusion in the legal profession by Dr. Catherine McGregor and Daniel K. Winterfeldt QC (Hon) of the InterLaw Diversity Forum
Dr. Catherine McGregor (author, Management Consultant and Diversity & Inclusion Expert) and Daniel K. Winterfeldt QC (Hon), Founder and Chair of the InterLaw Diversity Forum, explore the issues surrounding LGBT+ inclusion in the legal profession.
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The EU’s anti-racism action plan 2020 - 2025: a union of equality
In this article we look at the key proposals in the EU’s action plan to combat racism and racial inequality in Europe.
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LGBTI+ rights in the EU
On 22 March 2021, the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs organised a workshop for the Parliament’s Petitions Committee on the subject of LGBTI+ rights in the EU. The workshop centred on a presentation by Alina Tryfonidou, Professor of Law at the University of Reading, and ...
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Disabled but not dis-abled by Rhian Smith
Rhian Smith, associate solicitor at JCP Solicitors and chair of the Disability Subcomittee of Cardiff Law Society, discusses her own legal career and what the profession can do to improve its inclusivity for people with disabilities.
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The Law Society of Scotland’s Racial Inclusion Group by Tatora Mukushi
Tatora Mukushi, solicitor at Shelter Scotland and convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s new Racial Inclusion Group, reflects on the Group’s purpose and objectives.
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Business as the driver of gender equality by Philip S. Thorsen
Philip S. Thorsen, Partner at Danish law firm Mazanti-Andersen and Member of the Council of the Danish Bar and Law Society, explains why improving career opportunities for women in law firms makes good business sense.
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Diversity and Inclusion at the Spanish Bar by Berta Álvarez Ciordia
Berta Álvarez Ciordia, legal advisor at Abogacía Española, gives an overview of the Spanish Bar Council’s activities on diversity and inclusion.
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Council of the European Union seeks greater corporate transparency for large multinationals
The Council of the European Union’s Committee of Permanent Representatives of the Governments of Member States (COREPER) has begun a new push for greater corporate transparency for large multinational businesses. On 3 March 2021, COREPER mandated the Council’s Portuguese Presidency to commence negotiations with the European Parliament on a proposed ...
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Case law digest - February 2021
A selection of important Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) cases decided in January and February 2021 and a note of the upcoming cases for the week ahead. Over the last two months the courts considered a range of matters from the partial recognition of professional qualifications ...
