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The government’s controversial Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill has passed into law amid a storm of criticism

The most serious immigration offences could attract up to 16 years in custody, under Sentencing Council proposals

In the second part of a special NLJ series, Michael Zander KC considers whether the UK must follow interim measures imposed by the Strasbourg court

Peers inflicted five defeats on the government’s controversial Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill on its first day in the Lords

In the first part of a special NLJ series, Michael Zander KC analyses the Lords debate on the Bill’s second reading

It’s arguably the most important rule of international law, trumping all domestic legislation. Malcolm Bishop KC examines jus cogens in the context of the Rwanda Bill

Katie Newbury looks ahead to immigration changes coming down the pipeline

The Bill is a direct challenge to the authority of the Supreme Court & arguably to the rule of law itself, says Geoffrey Bindman KC

The government’s decision to introduce the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill as a means of circumventing the Supreme Court’s decision, Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC writes in this week’s NLJ, is a direct challenge to the authority of the Supreme Court, and ‘arguably to the rule of law itself’

Kingsley Napley partner Katie Newbury provides an indispensable guide to the year ahead in business immigration law, in this week’s NLJ

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Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

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Law Officers mark 25 years of Pro Bono Week

The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, and Solicitor General, Andy Slaughter KC MP, marked the 25th anniversary of Pro Bono Week by joining lawyers, charities, students and parliamentarians at events celebrating voluntary legal work

NLJ this week: Who shaped the witness’s story?

Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete

NLJ this week: Possession’s digital pitfalls

Possession claims are entering a new digital era, with procedural traps awaiting practitioners who assume familiar rules still govern every step

NLJ this week: Debts, disputes & digital bluster

A polished legal defence may owe more to artificial intelligence than legal merit—and creditors risk paying the price in delay and expense

NLJ this week: Costs without limits?

An indemnity costs battle with a £20m gap could reopen an important question: what weight should an approved budget carry?

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Immigration & asylum

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions