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When Can The Police Stop And Search Someone? (10 July 2025)

The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), Section 1, grants police officers the power to stop and search individuals or vehicles when they have reasonable grounds...

United Kingdom Criminal

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Al-Haq v Secretary Of State For Business And Trade: …. Plus C'est La Même Chose!

In an exercise in legal orthodoxy, on 30 June 2025 the High Court refused to grant permission to bring judicial review proceedings to Al-Haq, a Palestinian non-governmental human rights organisation...

European Union Government

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BCL Solicitors LLP

Interim Guidance Following The Supreme Court's Decision On The Meaning Of 'Sex' In The UK Equality Act

On 24 June 2025 the Equality and Human Rights Commission ('EHRC') published an update to its interim guidance on the practical implications of the Supreme Court judgment...

United Kingdom Employment

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Withers LLP

EHRC Launches Consultation On Updates To Code Of Practice In Line With The Legal Definition Of Sex Under The Equality Act 2010

Consultation seeks views on updated guidance and examples for service providers...

United Kingdom Employment

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Wrigleys Solicitors

Navigating The Grooming Gang Inquiry: The Dual Crisis Of Neglect And Racial Bias (18 June 2025)

United Kingdom Employment

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of June 9, 2025

United Kingdom International

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Mayer Brown

Innovative Remedies: An Investor's Role In Cleaning Up Supply Chains

United Kingdom Commercial

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Travers Smith LLP

Can You Sue Police If They Lose Evidence When Investigating Your Criminal Allegation? (6 June 2025)

United Kingdom Criminal

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

The NPCC 2025 Practice Advice On Child Death Investigation: A Human Rights Breach? (28 May 2025)

United Kingdom Government

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Beyond Compliance: Navigating The UK Modern Slavery Act's Updated Guidance

United Kingdom Government

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Withers LLP

New Immigration White Paper: What To Expect

United Kingdom Immigration

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

UK Supreme Court Definition Of "Woman" Does Not Alter Irish Position

United Kingdom Litigation

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Matheson

Sex Offender Refugees To Be Given Restricted Rights To Remain In UK

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

What To Expect During Extradition Proceedings (30 April 2025)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

UK To Tighten Immigration Rules: Highlights From The 2025 White Paper

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Upcoming Immigration Rule Changes From July 2025: What You Need To Know (25 June 2025)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

UK Immigration Overhaul – Key Changes From 22 July 2025

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

If A Child Has An EHCP In Place, Do They Also Need A Care Plan? (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Temu's Back On Top... But For How Long? 2025's Retail Growth Story

Worldwide Commercial

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AlixPartners

10th Anniversary Of The UK Modern Slavery Act: Withers Contributes To Parliament's Enquiry Into Forced Labour In UK Supply Chains

The UK Modern Slavery Act (the "Act"), which consolidates offences of modern slavery and forced labour and puts in place a corporate reporting regime...

United Kingdom Government

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Withers LLP

Al-Haq Files Its Reply For Challenge To The Sale Of F-35 Fighter Jet Components To Israel

In January, Mr Justice Chamberlain granted permission for Al-Haq's case to proceed to a rolled-up hearing. The trial has now been listed to take place over four days from 12 May 2025.

United Kingdom Government

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Bindmans LLP

UK Issues New Guidance On Modern Slavery And Human Trafficking In Supply Chains

On March 24, 2025, the UK Home Office issued the first substantive refresh of its Transparency in Supply Chains Statutory Guidance under Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 ("MSA") since it was originally issued a decade ago ("Guidance").

United Kingdom Government

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Steptoe LLP

Human Rights In The Supply Chain – Prioritizing Third-Party Due Diligence And Ongoing Monitoring

Thorough third-party due diligence and ongoing monitoring are essential elements of a robust compliance program and help to protect organizations from costly legal repercussions...

Worldwide Government

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NAVEX

ESG Litigation Risk: Navigating The Rising Tide

United Kingdom Environment

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Travers Smith LLP

Experienced Unjustified Arrest Or Excessive Police Force At A Protest? Your Rights Explained (30 January 2025)

United Kingdom Government

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Top 10 Trends Sneak Peek: ESG And Human Rights In The Supply Chains

United Kingdom Government

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NAVEX

Wrongful Arrest And False Imprisonment: Your Section 24 Rights Explained (17 December 2024)

United Kingdom Criminal

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Kezerashvili v Georgia

United Kingdom Litigation

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BCL Solicitors LLP

The Growth Of Nature-related Litigation

United Kingdom Litigation

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Macfarlanes LLP

National Security & Investment Act: UK Government Wins First Challenge To Divestment Order

United Kingdom Government

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Travers Smith LLP

Public Law Case Update - Q3 2024

United Kingdom Government

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Gowling WLG

Modern Slavery Act: House Of Lords Select Committee Recommends That UK Adopts Supply Chain Due Diligence Requirements And Import Bans

United Kingdom Government

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Stepping Up: "Voluntary" Agreements With The EHRC

United Kingdom Employment

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Fieldfisher

National Security & Investment Act: UK Government Wins First Challenge To Divestment Order

The first ever judgment on the UK Government's application of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 ('NSIA') has been handed down. With a focus on the procedural aspects of the review

United Kingdom Government

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Travers Smith LLP

Public Law Case Update - Q3 2024

This update examines key public law and regulation cases from Q3 2024, covering issues such as fairness in decision-making, policy application, and legal aid for young adults, with insights on discretion, environmental reviews, and procedural fairness in government actions.

United Kingdom Government

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Gowling WLG

Modern Slavery Act: House Of Lords Select Committee Recommends That UK Adopts Supply Chain Due Diligence Requirements And Import Bans

The UK House of Lords Select Committee urges stronger Modern Slavery Act reforms, including mandatory due diligence and forced labor import bans, aligning the UK with global standards and reducing compliance burdens for multinational companies.

United Kingdom Government

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Stepping Up: "Voluntary" Agreements With The EHRC

The EHRC enforces employers' duty to prevent workplace sexual harassment through guidance, investigatory powers, and Section 23 Agreements, requiring corrective actions without admitting liability.

United Kingdom Employment

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Fieldfisher

Navigating Commercial Judicial Review: Challenging Acts Of Parliament

United Kingdom Government

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Fieldfisher

How To Challenge A 'Clearly Unfounded' Immigration Decision

The article outlines the legal process for challenging a Home Office decision certifying an immigration or human rights claim as "clearly unfounded." It discusses options including judicial review and further submissions.

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

UK Signs First Legally-Binding International Treaty Governing The Safe Use Of AI: Our Analysis

On Thursday 5 September 2024, the UK signed a new legally-binding international treaty governing the safe use of AI. Other signatories included the US and EU.

Worldwide Technology

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Bird & Bird

Inquest Opens Into The Death Of Melissa Parrish

Melissa Parrish, a 27-year-old with a long history of eating disorders, died in 2021 after a self-inflicted incident during psychiatric care. An inquest will examine her treatment, questioning potential safeguarding failures at Vincent Square.

United Kingdom Government

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Bindmans LLP

Update On Sexual Harassment In Financial Services

The Treasury Committee's "Sexism in the City" report highlights widespread sexual harassment in the financial sector, urging firms to adopt zero-tolerance policies, improve reporting processes, and enhance training ahead of new legal requirements.

United Kingdom Employment

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Herrington Carmichael

The Vast World Of Supply Chain Risks (Abbreviated)

United Kingdom International

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NAVEX

How Do I Know If I'm Subject To A RED NOTICE? (Video)

United Kingdom Government

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Gherson

How To Remove An INTERPOL Red Notice

United Kingdom Government

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Gherson

Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Gherson

Companies Must Wake Up To Environmental And Human Rights Supply Chain Risks

United Kingdom Commercial

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Peters & Peters

Does Low Risk Always Mean 'Low Return'?

United Kingdom Commercial

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WTW

Modern Slavery And Human Trafficking Reporting: The Risks Of Modern Slavery In Maritime Supply Chains

United Kingdom Transport

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Free Speech In UK Universities

United Kingdom Employment

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IBB Law

Council Of Europe's First Legally Binding International Treaty On AI To Be Signed In September

European Union Technology

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Beyond Supply Chains: New EU Rules Increase Pressure On Companies To Adopt Responsible Business Practices

European Union Environment

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Travers Smith LLP

"I'm Not Sure I Wanted To Be A Lawyer – But I Had A Feeling For Justice". Bindmans' Founder Sir Geoffrey Bindman Speaks To The Times

United Kingdom Government

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Bindmans LLP

Asylum: Cross Examination Podcast

Worldwide Immigration

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Bindmans LLP

One Step Closer To A Sustainable EU?

European Union Commercial

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Enyo Law

The Importance Of Following 'All Reasonable Lines Of Inquiry': When Complainants Speak To Journalists

United Kingdom Criminal

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Peters & Peters

Support For LGBTQ+ Families In The UK: Pride And Prejudice?

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

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How Do I Know If I'm Subject To A RED NOTICE? (Video)

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Gherson

Human Rights And Companies - Why Is It Relevant And What Should You Do? - ThinkHouse (Video)

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Gowling WLG

International Women's Day 2021: What Does It Mean To Us? (Video)

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Ocorian

Collaborating To Strengthen Humanitarian Leadership (Video Content)

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Deloitte

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