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Lords warn of Brexit risk to access to justice
Report flags need to replace EU cooperation agreements
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Brexit equality plans "lack ambition", Commission tells ministers
EHRC publishes five point plan on strengthening rights status
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Courts set to be tested by Brexit questions: Carloway
Lord President addresses Faculty of Advocates conference
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No right to be forgotten over companies register data: CJEU
Court gives priority to protection of third parties
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"Exceptional scrutiny" required for Great Repeal Bill, Lords report warns
Constitution Committee calls for limits on delegated powers
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Only "cliff-edge" Brexit would prevent UK financial payment, Lords report
Committee sets out possible outcomes for financial settlement
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Fast tracking of article 50 bill should not set precedent, peers report
Committee calls for full scrutiny of future Brexit legislation
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Parliament must still legislate on final Brexit deal, QCs claim
Opinion to peers states article 50 notice could be revoked
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EU national in education entitled to income support after parent left
Inner House allows Polish girl's appeal against refusal
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Article 50 bill states bare minimum to authorise notice
Brief measure confers power on Prime Minister to notify intention
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Trafficked Polish woman fails in homelessness bid
Court accepts no right of residence, or status of worker
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Lord Chancellor upholds role of judges in Brexit case
Law Societies also highlight rule of law as reaction unfolds
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Parliament must decide on EU withdrawal notice, Supreme Court rules
Majority against UK Government appeal – but no role for Holyrood
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Engagement with devolved governments "crucial" during Brexit talks: Society
Statement calls for ongoing stability and collaboration in justice matters
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Scot takes over as President of European Bars organisation
Ruthven Gemmell to head CCBE for 2017
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General data retention unlawful, EU court rules
Judgment in Watson case calls UK legislation into question
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Scottish Government Brexit paper deserves full consideration: Society
President's statement highlights legal and constitutional issues
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Scotland could stay in single market without rest of UK: Sturgeon
Paper seeks new devolved powers if Brexit takes country out
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Position of legal sector vital after Brexit, paper warns
Steps need to be taken to protect leading role of London
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EU nationals' rights not Brexit "bargaining chip", report warns
Parliamentary committee calls on Government to accept fundamental rights
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Lords invite views on delegated powers ahead of "Great Repeal Bill"
Constitution Committee calls for evidence as part of legislation inquiry
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Sovereignty must be compromised to achieve free trade: Lords report
Peers warn of need for transitional arrangements post-Brexit
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Scottish solicitor Ruthven Gemmell to lead Europe-wide lawyers' body
Former Society President confirmed as 2017 President of CCBE
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Government, press raise the stakes as article 50 appeal begins
Published warnings to judges not to "defy" the people