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IBA revises Business and Human Rights guidance
Guidance for lawyers updated in line with UN General Principles

Home Secretary's appeal fails in Rwanda asylum cases
Supreme Court finds asylum seekers at risk if sent for decision in Rwanda

IBA condemns Hamas attack but calls for proper response
Statement seeks commitment to international legal principles

IBA paper commits to tackling seven key issues
New paper represents one of current President's top priorities

Government backtracks on EU law repeal plans
UK bill no longer to set general repeal date for end of 2023

IBA adds voice to protests as Israel crisis deepens
Judicial reforms would "undermine proud position" on rule of law

India liberalises legal market with new foreign rules
Foreign firms and lawyers to be allowed to operate in India

MSPs voice serious concerns over Retained EU Law Bill
Majority highlight strain on legislative processes as well as effects

Northern Ireland Protocol lawful, Supreme Court rules
Judges reject Unionist challenge based on effect on Northern Ireland status

Maltese road authority held immune from Scottish action
State immunity applied as authority was carrying out state's obligation

UK Law Societies to close Brussels office
Falling workload post-Brexit means November closure

EU Court of Justice begins streaming service
Delivery of CJEU judgments, Advocate General opinions to be broadcast live

MSPs call for clear strategy for overseas work
Report seeks overarching approach against which to evaluate proposals

Reed and Hodge quit Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal
Continued membership would appear to endorse acts of Chinese authorities

War crimes investigation to begin over Ukraine invasion
ICC prosecutor to proceed following preliminary assessment

Budget penalties allowed for rule of law breaches: CJEU
Hungary and Poland fail in challenge to power to suspend payments

Young lawyers globally seek better balance: IBA report
Toxic work culture and lack of work-life balance driving many from practice

Lords warn over coming EU travel checks
Concerns that UK will be unprepared when new controls introduced

Society attacks bill's two-tier asylum system
Different types of refugee, and criminalising help, would breach UK duties

Tribunal claimant must seek interim diligence in court
Supreme Court: lack of employment tribunal power not a breach of EU law

Lords call for better scrutiny of trade agreements
Report says Government must commit to meaningful early engagement

Lawyers urge support for Afghanistan professionals
Statement calls on UK Government to offer evacuation and asylum

ICO consults on draft international data transfer terms
Draft agreement would replace standard contractual clauses

UK pilot will support profession recognition agreements
Government to fund technical expertise needed in negotiations