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29th April 2008

 Senior barrister: refuse work in China
Britain’s most senior barrister has urged lawyers to refuse work in China to avoid supporting human rights abuses. More information …

 Data remember
Losing personal data has taken a step closer to becoming a criminal offence after the House of Lords backed a change in the law. More information …

 Lawyer’s death threats to be investigated
An Iranian human rights lawyer and Nobel Peace laureate has said that authorities in Tehran have promised to investigate death threats she received, as she explains in this interview. More information …

 Businessman admits hitting barrister
A businessman punched a senior criminal barrister after the pair fell out at a 60th birthday party, a court has heard. More information …

 South African Chief Justice honours women accelerated to judiciary
The South African Chief Justice has honoured 12 women who have completed a special programme aimed at accelerating the appointment of women to judicial positions. More information …

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