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The Next Era Of Sustainability Leadership: CEO Survey Shows The Business Case Is Now

Sustainability has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades. What began as a moral movement—rooted in reputation management and risk mitigation...

United Kingdom Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Martyn's Law: What Live Music, Sport And Events Businesses Should Be Doing Now

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (the Act) – commonly known as "Martyn's Law" – is set to transform the way public venues and events across the UK approach security and preparedness for terrorist threats.

United Kingdom Government

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Lewis Silkin

How To Appeal An Adult Dependent Relative Visa Refusal

The Adult Dependent Relative visa is a visa category designed for British people, settled people or those with refugee leave, humanitarian protection status...

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Child Injuries, Medical Evidence And Human Rights In Family Law (30 September 2025)

When family courts are asked to decide whether a child has suffered harm, paediatric evidence often plays a pivotal role.

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

EHRC Taking Regulatory Action Concerning Single-sex Spaces

United Kingdom Government

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Browne Jacobson

Public Law Case Update Q2 2025

United Kingdom Government

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Gowling WLG

Exploring The Wider Impact Of The ECHR's Ruling In Netherlands And Ukraine v. Russia

United Kingdom Government

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BCL Solicitors LLP

ICJ Issues Advisory Opinion On Climate Change: Implications For Public Authorities And Private Actors

United Kingdom Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Defining State Obligations In A Warming World: The ICJ's Advisory Opinion On Climate Change

Worldwide Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Strasbourg Court Opines On Russian Actions In Ukraine

United Kingdom Government

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BCL Solicitors LLP

Inter-American Court Of Human Rights Takes A Landmark Step In Climate And Human Rights Jurisprudence: Implications For States And Private Actors

Worldwide Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

From Paris To The Hague: The ICJ Redefines Climate Obligations

Worldwide Environment

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Addleshaw Goddard

ICJ Issues Landmark Opinion On Climate Change

European Union Environment

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Withers LLP

Freedom Of Speech In Higher Education: Navigating Changes To The Current Regime

United Kingdom Consumer

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

A Guide To Marriage And Civil Partnership Visit Visas

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

UK 20-Year Route To Settlement Explained | 20 Years UK Residence Visa (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

UK Immigration Salary List 2025

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Inheritance Tax And Lifetime Gifting: Should You Act Before November's Budget?

United Kingdom Tax

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Wrigleys Solicitors

Public Law Podcast Episode 22: Back To School - Wrap Up Of Key Developments

United Kingdom Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

New Immigration White Paper: What To Expect

The government's latest White Paper on immigration details key changes to sponsorship of foreign workers. This article spotlights the main changes and what businesses and individuals should do now to prepare.

United Kingdom Immigration

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

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

Following the decision of the UK Supreme Court in For Women Scotland Limited v the Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16 that the legal definition of a "woman"...

United Kingdom Litigation

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Matheson

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

The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has announced a planned amendment to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill which is currently before Parliament...

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

What To Expect During Extradition Proceedings (30 April 2025)

Extradition is the legal process where a person is surrendered by one country to another for the purposes of being prosecuted, sentenced for a criminal offence...

United Kingdom Litigation

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

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

United Kingdom Government

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Withers LLP

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

In an era of increasing public scrutiny and legislative challenges, your right to peaceful protest is more vulnerable than ever. The landscape of public demonstrations has become complex, and the expanding police powers...

United Kingdom Government

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

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

On January 29, NAVEX is hosting the Top 10 Trends in Risk and Compliance webinar. This post is a preview of two of the topics covered in the eBook and webinar: the current and expected future state of ESG.

United Kingdom Government

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NAVEX

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

The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 grants police power to arrest without a warrant under specific conditions, requiring reasonable suspicion and necessity. Unlawful arrests may lead to complaints or civil claims for damages.

United Kingdom Criminal

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Kezerashvili v Georgia

The European Court of Human Rights unanimously ruled that Georgia violated David Kezerashvili's fair trial rights (Article 6.1 ECHR), undermining his politically influenced conviction. Georgia's misrepresentation of the judgment highlights ongoing political sensitivities and rights breaches.

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

Navigating Commercial Judicial Review: Challenging Acts Of Parliament

United Kingdom Government

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Fieldfisher

The UK Has Sanctioned 7 Israeli Settler Outposts And Organisations In The West Bank

United Kingdom International

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BCL Solicitors LLP

New Legal Duty To Prevent Sexual Harassment In The Workplace Through The Worker Protection (Amendment Of The Equality Act 2010

United Kingdom Employment

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Giambrone & Partners

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Travers Smith LLP

Hot Or Cold? The European Court Of Human Rights' Recent Decisions In Climate Change And Human Rights Cases

European Union Environment

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Travers Smith LLP

How To Challenge A 'Clearly Unfounded' Immigration Decision

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

Worldwide Technology

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Bird & Bird

Inquest Opens Into The Death Of Melissa Parrish

United Kingdom Government

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Bindmans LLP

Update On Sexual Harassment In Financial Services

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

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Gherson

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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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