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18 November 2022
Issue: 8003 / Categories: Legal News , Criminal , Procedure & practice , Clinical negligence
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NLJ this week: Equality before the law, no matter what

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David Walbank KC’s latest NLJ Crime Brief continues his exploration of the principle that ‘all are equal before the law’.

This time he covers the surprising revelations and subsequent court action against the former King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, and a clinical negligence action brought by a prisoner concerning injuries sustained in the act of attempted murder.

Walbank, of Red Lion Chambers, writes that the ‘bottom line’ is ‘all citizens, including those with criminal convictions, are equally entitled to bring civil actions before the courts.’ 

See the latest Crime Brief here.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

NEWS
The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK
Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice
Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case
Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues
A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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