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S6:E3 – The Fight For LGBTQ+ Rights In The UK Isn't Over: Peter Darrant (Video)

The fight for LGBTQ+ equality has come a long way – but the next chapter will demand more unity, visibility, and allyship than ever before.

United Kingdom Government

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Square One

Some Thoughts On The New Asylum And Returns Policy

On 21 November 2025 the government published a new policy paper, Restoring Order and Control: A Statement on the government's asylum and returns policy...

United Kingdom Government

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Kadmos Consultants

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

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

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

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

Podcast: Failure To Prevent Fraud

United Kingdom Criminal

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A&O Shearman

3 Lessons From The State Of Risk & Compliance Report

United Kingdom Compliance

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NAVEX

(Mis)Conduct, Money & Reputation | Woodford, The FCA And The Staley Effect (Podcast)

United Kingdom Finance

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

EU Digital Omnibus Proposals To Reform Data And AI Laws – The Leaked Version

United Kingdom Privacy

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Addleshaw Goddard

AI In The Workplace Masterclass: A Practical Overview Of What Employers Need To Know (Video)

United Kingdom Technology

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Burness Paull

ICJ Issues Landmark Opinion On Climate Change

On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its landmark Advisory Opinion on Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change, a defining moment in the legal response to the climate crisis.

European Union Environment

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Withers LLP

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

Key provisions of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 (HEFSA) concerning freedom of speech and academic freedom in higher education are due to come into force on 1 August 2025.

United Kingdom Consumer

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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

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

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

The NPCC 2025 Practice Advice On Child Death Investigation: A Human Rights Breach? (28 May 2025)

In February 2025, the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) published updated practice guidance on investigating child deaths, replacing the 2014 ACPO Guide.

United Kingdom Government

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Beyond Compliance: Navigating The UK Modern Slavery Act's Updated Guidance

The UK Supreme Court has recently rejected Dyson's bid to block a lawsuit brought by 23 migrant workers, alleging modern slavery and abuse at Malaysian factories that supply Dyson...

United Kingdom Government

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Withers LLP

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

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

Human Rights In The Supply Chain – Prioritizing Third-Party Due Diligence And Ongoing Monitoring

Thorough third-party due diligence and ongoing monitoring are essential elements of a robust compliance program and help to protect organizations from costly legal repercussions...

Worldwide Government

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NAVEX

ESG Litigation Risk: Navigating The Rising Tide

Increased corporate, societal and political focus on ESG has resulted in an increase in ESG-related litigation globally. These claims are emerging across many jurisdictions and relate to a variety of ESG issues including "greenwashing", climate change, business and human rights claims and environmental contamination

United Kingdom Environment

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Travers Smith 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)

United Kingdom Criminal

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Kezerashvili v Georgia

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

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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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