News – Page 6
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NewsIBA 2023: 40 more years to achieve women's equality
Pace of legal change is slowing, World Bank legal chief tells the International Bar Association.
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NewsNews focus: A daunting to-do list for the IBA president
Almudena Arpón de Mendívil is the International Bar Association’s second woman president in 76 years. The list of challenges the global profession faces – including political attacks in established democracies – is distinctly contemporary too.
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NewsJudicial diversity champion to join Supreme Court
Lady Justice Simler appointed to UK's highest court following Lord Kitchin's retirement.
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NewsWomen being let down in our justice system, says Thornberry
Labour to review laws on housing, employment and stalking to protect the rights of women.
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NewsLabour minister pledges to double employment claim time limit
Campaign group says sacked mothers should not be put under undue pressure.
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NewsWhistleblowing charity hears plea for 'equality of arms' in NDAs
SLAPPs and legal reform also among the topics debated at day-long anniversary of Protect.
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NewsBaby loss campaign solicitor to redouble efforts as 'George's Law' stalls
Campaign goes on to create statutory paid leave for parents who suffer the loss of a baby.
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NewsFemale figureheads chart their journeys into law
More than 200 people listen to Susanna McGibbon and Lubna Shuja discuss their careers.
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NewsSociety elects youngest ever president
Birmingham Law Society swears in 31-year-old Alice Kinder.
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NewsCarr sworn in as lady chief justice
'Momentous appointment is a sign that times are changing,' Law Society president says.
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NewsDame Sue Carr likely to be known as lady chief justice
First woman in the role had been thought likely to assume the title of lord chief justice.
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NewsKeep on keeping on
Some of the country’s most senior judges weren’t successful in their applications to join the bench first time round – or even subsequently.
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NewsAspiring lawyers building 'positive' space for women
Pair aim to ‘promote legal networking and provide legal opportunities’ for qualified and inspired lawyers based in Yorkshire.
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NewsMore than 1,000 chase 25 places at firm’s paralegal academy
Best-performing candidates at Clyde & Co will have the chance to apply for the SQE next year.
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NewsSolicitor appointed deputy lieutenant for West Yorkshire
Dr Ruby Bhatti OBE says she is 'humbled' and 'honoured' to take on the role.
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NewsRetired judge takes helm of legal aid board
Announcement comes 10 months after the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board first met.
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NewsAfghan judge thanks pro bono lawyers for 'life-saving' work
Jenner & Block and Kingsley Napley have been trying to get female judge and family to safety for two years.
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NewsTrainee solicitor proud after competing in Miss Great Britain
Chloe Lake secured a top 10 finish in the competition.
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NewsLaw firms urged to 'focus on what really works' to tackle gender inequality
Next 100 Years survey finds just 45% of 204 respondents thought measures adopted by their organisations were effective.
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