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'My job is to give individuals the power' - An interview with Martyn Day

In this Global Insight interview, Martyn Day, co-founder of law firm Leigh Day, reflects on some of the most important cases he’s been involved in, including taking on the UK Ministry of Defence over allegations of British Army mistreatment of civilians and detainees – themes once again in the spotlight with news of SAS activity in Afghanistan.

Job-retention programmes – and their aftermath

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused governments the world over to implement schemes to avoid mass unemployment during periods of economic shutdown. Margaret Taylor assesses the programmes in place across a number of jurisdictions and the consequences as these schemes wind down.

Non-discrimination rules in job advertising in Ukraine

This article describes the recent changes in employment laws in Ukraine regarding non-discrimination rules during recruitment, in particular in the field of job advertising. It also examines the relevant legislation’s alignment with Ukraine’s EU integration objectives and existing national legal frameworks.

Outcomes of the Jobs and Skills Summit 2022

On 1–2 September 2022, members of parliament, trade union figures and council officials, to name a few, came together to work constructively on the challenges and opportunities facing Australia’s labour market and economy. This is notably in the wake of the global economies recovery post-pandemic, where states and countries alike have turned to an imminent focus on the workforce to rebuild their economic shortfalls caused by the enormous effects of border closures and isolation orders on the workforce and key industries. This article explores a variety of outcomes, as a result of the consensus reached at the Summit.

Gender equity in the Brazilian job market and the importance of role models

Despite their higher frequency in tertiary education, women face great challenges in securing management positions. Numerous studies have reported how invisible barriers, such as unconscious bias, are responsible for perpetuating the workplace gender gap.

New IBA report reveals significant numbers of young lawyers want to leave their current job

A new report from the International Bar Association (IBA) has revealed that of 3,000 young lawyers – defined as aged 40 and under – surveyed around the world, a significant number of them are either leaving or considering leaving their current job in the next five years.

Argentina’s mandatory quotas for women in corporate bodies and LGBTQ+ people in public sector jobs

Argentinian national and local authorities, and important civil society actors, take affirmative actions to level the playing field for particular groups that have had difficulties gaining entry to certain sectors of society.

Is AI finally going to take our jobs? Meeting client AI/technological demands while supporting junior lawyers' development

AI, particularly generative AI, has the power to reshape the legal industry by automating repetitive tasks; improving accuracy; and allowing lawyers to focus on higher-value, strategic work. The potential is immense: firms can reduce costs; increase efficiency; and deliver better value to clients – all while driving firm profitability. But what does this shift mean for the largest employment sector for lawyers – firms themselves? Law firms now face a dual challenge: adopting AI to meet client expectations while ensuring junior lawyers are trained and equipped to thrive in an AI-enhanced legal landscape.

Trump White House contact with Justice Department breaches ethical rules

Podcast - Trump White House contact with Justice Department breaches ethical rules ‘Russiagate’ – the alleged ties between Russia and the Trump presidential campaign – has prompted growing scrutiny of improper political influence in the United States justice system.

From 'think before you speak’ to 'think before you WhatsApp': the validity of WhatsApp and other electronic messages as evidence before Dubai courts

The current era of technology and reachable-everywhere-and-anytime lawyers imposed its rules. This wide adoption of instant messaging in some of the Middle East jurisdictions, including the UAE, has been encouraged and regularized by legislation and court decisions that afforded validity and evidentiary weight to instant messaging and electronic communications on equal footing with conventional means of communication and written documentation.

Showcase Session - Business and human rights part 1 with Kofi Annan and John Ruggie

Showcase Session, Vienna 2015 - Business and human rights part 1 with Kofi Annan and John Ruggie

Not as easy as making lemonade – squeezing out shareholders in Romanian unlisted companies

Scholars and practitioners in Romania have debated the possibility of shareholder applying exclusion or squeeze-out mechanisms in respect of shareholders (dormant or not) outside of the situations provided by the country’s Companies Law. This article explores the options.

An interview with Justice Quentin Loh of the Singapore High Court

An interview with Justice Quentin Loh of the Singapore High Court.

Legal aspects of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the Netherlands: procurement of a work with a BIM component – Part 2

Dr Evelien Bruggeman provides the second instalment of her article on BIM in the Netherlands, addressing the possible use of selection criteria for the BIM component, the award criteria for BIM and in particular the use of a BIM Execution Plan.

Personal tales from the wild side part 2: the gang are back with more insights across the globe, focusing on navigating through

Personal tales from the wild side part 2: the gang are back with more insights across the globe, focusing on navigating through the Covid-19 crisis and preparing for the new normality. A webinar presented by the IBA Law Firm Management Committee. 9 June 2020, 1300-1415 BST.

Discrimination: High Court rules UK’s Right to Rent scheme incompatible with human rights

In March 2019, the English High Court ruled that the UK government’s Right to Rent scheme – which obliges landlords and agents to check the immigration status of their tenants – is incompatible with human rights. The ruling adds to the mounting pressure to scrap the scheme.

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High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom - Interview with Hina Jilani

Hina Jilani is a lawyer and human rights defender based in Pakistan. She is also a member of the High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom, an independent body that was convened at the request of the UK and Canadian governments. Ruth Green, IBA Multimedia Journalist, spoke to Hina Jilani about her involvement in the panel, blasphemy law and the criminalisation of hate speech, targeted attacks on human right lawyers, the Lawyers' Movement of 2007, and more.

Webcast interview and Q&A with Navi Pillay, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights - film

Navi Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, was the interviewee for a wide-ranging IBA webcast and Q&A, broadcast on Friday 30 May 2014 as part of the IBA's webcast series. A South African of Indian Tamil origin, Ms Pillay served as the first non-white female judge of the High Court of South Africa and President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda before taking up her post at the UN in 2008.

High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom - Interview with Baroness Helena Kennedy QC

Baroness Helena Kennedy QC is Director of the IBAHRI, a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers and a member of the High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom, an independent body that was convened at the request of the UK and Canadian governments. Baroness Kennedy spoke to Ruth Green, IBA Multimedia Journalist, about the IBAHRI's role as Secretariat for the project and the importance of protecting media freedom alongside other fundamental freedoms.

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Migration crisis: Push for UK to introduce time limit on immigration detention with immediate effect

The UK government is under pressure to pass legislation that would impose a time limit on immigration detention as several reports highlight serious failings in the country’s immigration system.

Covid-19: digital contact tracing raises both hopes and concerns

In late March, the Guatemalan government introduced a Covid-19 alert app, called Alerta Guate. Privacy concerns mounted quickly. For example, the app’s privacy policy allows for user data to be held for up to ten years, far beyond the likely duration of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Child contact arrangements during the Covid-19 lockdown in England and Wales

An article discussing the legal advice surrounding the following UK government lockdown guidance: ‘Where parents do not live in the same household, children under 18 can be moved between their parents’ homes’.

Marriage and divorce in uncertain times of Covid-19: a pandemic that changed the Court’s way to deal with family matters

During the Emirates-wide strict lockdown implemented in Dubai, the Courts in Dubai suspended divorce and marriages until further notice.

New article analyses Covid-19 digital contact tracing apps from a business and human rights perspective

In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, with governments adopting unprecedented technologically driven measures to deal with the emergency, the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) and the IBA Business Human Rights Committee have published Digital contact tracing for the Covid-19 epidemic: a business and human rights perspective.

Contact tracing apps and human rights – the role of the business sector to prevent a digital rights pandemic

A webinar presented by the IBA Legal Policy and Research Unit and IBA Business Human Rights Committee, 25 June 2020, 1300-1400 BST.

Postcards from the pandemic – part two

The adoption of a business-as-usual approach by immigration courts in the United States has worsened the health crisis facing the American public.

Postcards from the pandemic – part one

When the Covid-19 pandemic closed in on the United States, instead of closing down, the US immigration courts adopted a business-as-usual approach. This has furthered the health crisis facing the American public.

Pushing the Envelope: Emergency Arbitration Ex Parte

This note addresses principles, practices and pitfalls in respect to preliminary interim measures, that is, temporary decisions in the nature of ex parte preliminary orders taken before hearing the affected party (and sometimes without notice). Overall, the popular phrase ‘pushing the envelope’ provides a metaphorical template for considering whether ex parte preliminary orders ‘attempt to extend the current limits of performance’ or simply ‘go beyond commonly accepted boundaries’.