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Issue: Vol 176, Issue 8163

29 May 2026
IN THIS ISSUE
The UK has tightened up its regime against Russia, targeting cryptocurrency exchanges and the Kremlin-backed finance network A7, which are used to bypass sanctions
The law of hijacking must be modernised and legal reforms introduced to protect passengers where there is no pilot or cabin crew on board, the Law Commission has warned
Judicial reviews and sentencing in terror, espionage and extradition cases could be televised by the end of this year, the Lord Chancellor, David Lammy has said
Lord Stephens will retire next April after almost seven years at the Supreme Court
The Lord Chancellor, David Lammy, and Lady Chief Justice, Baroness Carr, last week chaired the inaugural meeting of a Judicial and Legal Diversity Board, which aims to identify and remove barriers holding back talented ethnic minority and other diverse candidates
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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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