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Punishing refugees who seek asylum in the UK is at odds with voters’ views, according to a poll of 1,954 respondents, weighted to reflect the UK population, commissioned by the Law Society

Former prime ministers Gordon Brown and John Major have joined 140 lawyers, academics and politicians to call for the creation of a Nuremberg-style international tribunal to investigate President Vladimir Putin and his associates for their actions in Ukraine

Lawyers face a complex task on sanctions compliance, writes Frank Maher

For all our sakes we cannot allow Putin & Russia to destroy the rule of law, says Geoffrey Bindman

Memes circulating in Moscow about the Devil and Belarussian knitwear show the impact of sanctions on the street

The government has announced new economic sanctions on Russia, including a ban on exports of high-end luxury goods and the end of the UK’s recognition of Russia’s Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status within the World Trade Organization (WTO)

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has reported that the Justice Secretary, Dominic Raab, will visit the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague to offer practical support from the UK for investigating and prosecuting war crimes

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has reported that sanctions have been made against 386 members of the Duma for their support of the Ukrainian breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk

The Home Office has updated its guidance webpage in relation to the Ukraine Family Scheme

Lay litigants left behind: are small claims proceedings in Hong Kong fit for purpose? Dr Ping-fat Sze investigates

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Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys further bolsters Private Equity expertise with the appointment of James Paterson

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons strengthens Rural Affairs team with senior appointment

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley adds insurance mergers and acquisitions partner to London office

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Costs judge within limits but litigants warned

A deputy costs judge correctly exercised his discretion to allow late service rather than strike out the point of dispute, the Court of Appeal has held

Prince Harry's claim falls short

Prince Harry, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and five others have lost their case against the publisher of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and MailOnline, in Various Claimants v Associated Newspapers [2026] EWHC 1637 (KB)

Making the case for open justice data

Public confidence in the justice system is being undermined by a lack of accessible, useable data, magistrates have warned

First immigration sentencing guidelines set out

The Sentencing Council has launched draft guidelines for facilitation and endangering another person during a sea crossing to the UK

Legal advice on workplace non-disclosure agreements

Government proposals to make independent written legal advice a prerequisite for workplace non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) may prove unworkable, according to a senior employment lawyer

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International

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Sidley—Carl Hotton