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NewsBritish young lawyers’ practising rights: how will Brexit impact the future in Brussels and beyond? by Siobhan Kahmann
Siobhan Kahmann of Covington Burling LLP (Brussels office) discusses how Brexit will impact on the practising rights of UK solicitors working in the EU in both a deal and no-deal scenario.
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The rule of law lies at the heart of being a solicitor by Simon Davis
The new President of the Law Society of England and Wales, Simon Davis, discusses the tenets that will guide his presidency and identifies the key areas of work during his year in office.
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Upcoming priorities of the new President of the Law Society of Scotland
An insight from John Mulholland, the new President of the Law Society of Scotland, into his priorities for the coming year.
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European Elections - Comment from Sir Jonathan Faull
Sir Jonathan Faull of Brunswick Group shares his reaction to the European elections.
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The CETA Opinion of the CJEU: Right of Access to an Independent Tribunal by Emily Hay
On 30 April 2019, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) delivered its opinion on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (“CETA”) between Canada and the EU and its Member States (the “CETA Opinion”). The CETA Opinion responded to Belgium’s questions to the Court regarding the compatibility of CETA’s dispute settlement ...
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Brexit: where to next for the UK & EU?
Over 1,000 days have passed since the polls closed in the EU referendum, and the last several months in UK politics have seen a stark rise in political tension as MPs continue to debate the final shape that Brexit should take. Developments in the UK have been closely monitored by ...
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'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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'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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'CJEU confirms unilateral revocation of Article 50 is possible' by Alyn Smith MEP
On Monday 10 December at 9am CET, the Court of Justice of the European Union provided the UK government with a clear exit from the madness that is Brexit. The ruling answered a simple question, but an incredibly significant one. Under the terms of the ...
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Fork in the road: Brexit and the choice facing Britain in March 2019
As the debate in the UK Parliament on the ratification of the draft Withdrawal Agreement begins, it is a useful time to analyse the consequences of the adoption (or non-adoption) of the Agreement from a legal perspective.
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'The Next Mandate – An EU in flux' by Wes Himes
This time next year there will be a new European Parliament (EP), a new relationship with the UK and a new Commission. The impact of these events will be felt far beyond the key dates themselves (May 23-26, March 29 and October respectively) as the rolling landscape of elections and ...
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'The quest for strong leadership' by Andrew Duff
Cross-party intergroups are a regular and redeeming feature of the European Parliament. They allow MEPs to step aside from their normal committee work and to loosen partisan ties in discussion with colleagues from across the House who share a special interest and expertise.
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'Dublin: too much politics, not enough law-making?' by Tom Freely
The talk of the EU’s so-called migration crisis has been constant for the last three years and migration has been high on the agenda at almost every recent European Council meeting.
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The use of algorithms in the justice system in England and Wales by Christina Blacklaws
Christina Blacklaws, President of the Law Society of England and Wales, comments on the opportunities and the challenges presented by technology, which are some of the biggest issues facing our global society. On 14 th June, the Law Society of England and Wales announced the launch of a ground-breaking ...
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The European Commission's 'New Deal for Consumers'
The European Commission delivers its final act of the “New Deal for Consumers” with the publication of proposals for a Directive on better enforcement and modernisation of EU consumer protection rules and a Directive on representative action for the protection of the collective interests of consumers.
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The Introduction of the TAXE3 Committee by Molly Scott Cato
The TAXE3 committee has been set up to investigate financial crimes, tax evasion and tax avoidance in the wake of Luxleaks, the Panama Papers and the Paradise papers. It is the fourth such committee and demonstrates the European Parliament’s determination to act against financial malfeasance by the rich ...
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Brexit and services: unicorn-spotting is a popular sport, but nothing beats the single market
When the UK Prime Minister presented her vision for the “deepest and broadest” possible trade agreement with the EU earlier this month, she did not shy away from the single largest hurdle in the Brexit negotiations to come: services. Theresa May admitted that the UK is asking for far more ...
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A Moratorium Movement
Hands Off Cain (“HOC”) is an NGO founded in Brussels in 1993. It is a non-profit organisation, constituent member of the nonviolent and transnational Radical Party, recognised as a first-degree NGO by the UN Economic and Social Council. HOC’s name is taken from Genesis, the first book of the ...
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Developments in legal aid for victims of domestic abuse in family law cases
It has been a long journey, and many would say that it is not over yet, but 8 th January saw the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) publish the new regulations to improve and extend the criteria for evidence by which victims of domestic abuse can prove that they should ...
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The CCBE Human Rights Award – Resisting barbarity
Ten years ago, the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe created its own Human Rights Award to celebrate those who, at the risk of their own lives or freedom, accept to undertake their mission of defence. The list of winners, who have since been granted the Award, not ...
