Legal News Round-Up – June 2024
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in June in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
Is Representing Yourself in Court a Good Idea?
A recent case highlight’s the severity of sentencing for those who are caught selling illegal tv streaming devices.
Rule of Law is under “grave threat”
A scathing cross-party report into the Rule of Law in the UK has suggested that the trajectory is worrying and needs tackling immediately.
Barristers Strike Action
Proposed Barristers’ strike action has been in the news this week. Why are Barristers going on strike and what are they hoping to achieve?
What to do if you get arrested abroad?
If you get arrested abroad then recent high-profile cases have shown just how important it is to seek appropriate legal representation.
Your Legal Rights – Are They A Mere Illusion?
The EU has published a report, ‘Rights in practice: access to a lawyer and procedural rights in criminal and European arrest warrant proceedings’, that details the extent to which fundamental human rights, in the context of criminal justice, are upheld across the EU. So what are your rights – and are they fully exercised?
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