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Human Times
U.S. police departments have reported a year-over-year increase in sworn officers for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and the police killing of George Floyd. According to a survey by the Police Executive Research Forum, more officers were hired in 2023 than in any of the previous four years, and fewer officers resigned or retired. However, large departments are still below their staffing levels from January 2020. Many departments are struggling to attract and retain officers, despite offering incentives such as higher pay and signing bonuses. Changes in application requirements and hiring processes are being considered, but lowering standards is not supported. The survey also showed a decrease in resignations and retirements, attributed partly to a shift in public officials' views on public safety departments.
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Human Times
Five women have accused a judge – whom they encountered in separate cases - of bullying and sexist behaviour during employment tribunal hearings. One woman told BBC News that Judge Philip Lancaster had shouted at her at least 16 times, while another said she feared for any woman appearing before him. The women said they wanted to highlight his "degrading behaviour." All the women who the BBC has spoken to lost cases heard in Leeds in front of Judge Lancaster, although some of them have been fully or partially successful on appeal. One case heard by Judge Lancaster received publicity in the press. In 2021, Alison McDermott, an HR consultant, brought a high-profile case against Sellafield, the nuclear waste disposal and reprocessing company in Cumbria. News reports at the time referred to criticisms Ms McDermott made of Judge Lancaster. She said he yelled at her and made "sneering" comments about her earnings. "I think it mattered hugely that I was a woman," she says. "For some reason, he had a real problem with the fact that I was a well-paid professional woman." Ms McDermott lost her case, although an appeal judge found there had been errors in her tribunal and she won some minor concessions. A new tribunal is now looking at her claim. Judge Lancaster, who has been an employment tribunal judge since 2007, declined to comment when approached by the BBC.
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Education Slice
President Joe Biden's Investing in America Agenda is significantly enhancing K-12 school infrastructures across the U.S., with a focus on sustainability, health, and clean energy. The White House is hosting the inaugural Summit for Sustainable and Healthy K-12 School Buildings and Grounds to discuss these improvements. This summit brings together a diverse group of over 90 stakeholders, including students, teachers, and leaders in education and environmental policy, to explore effective use of federal funding for creating greener, healthier educational environments. Concurrently, the Biden-Harris Administration has released the 2024 White House Toolkit for Sustainable and Healthy K-12 Schools. This toolkit is designed to help schools access and utilize federal resources for energy efficiency, resilience, and cleaner transportation. Notable programs include the Department of Energy’s Renew America’s Schools Prize, offering $500m for clean energy initiatives in schools, and the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, which has allocated $5bn to replace diesel buses with cleaner alternatives. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Energy is recognizing various school districts that have made significant strides in improving indoor air quality and energy efficiency. This recognition is part of the Efficient and Healthy Schools Program, which now includes 202 school districts, benefiting over 5m students.
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Accountancy Slice
The IRS is offering tax-related information to entrepreneurs in anticipation of the upcoming kick-off of National Small Business Week. The IRS is a partner in the National Small Business Week celebration, and the agency will be showcasing numerous resources to help small business entrepreneurs learn and understand their tax responsibilities and benefits. Throughout this week, it will publish information in its popular tax tips e-News publications, as well as on social media platforms including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn and Instagram. Tax topics during the week will include best practices for small businesses, what to know when starting a business, scams to beware of, tips for tax professionals who support small businesses, and how the IRS can help small businesses after a disaster.
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Legal Matters Scotland
The Scottish Government’s latest independence paper focuses on justice, setting out how the legal system would work post-independence. The 13th paper in the Building a New Scotland says Scotland could take its own decisions on issues such as gambling and drug prohibition if it was to leave the UK. The paper says Scotland’s independent judiciary and the role of the Lord Advocate would continue after independence. The Court of Session (for civil matters) and the High Court of Justiciary (for criminal matters) would continue as the most senior courts in Scotland and collectively would become the Supreme Court of Scotland. Justice Secretary Angela Constance said: “There is more we could do with independence”. She said: “Scotland’s police and prosecutors would regain access to tools to pursue criminals across borders which were lost following Brexit, such as the Schengen Information System and the European Arrest Warrant.” She added: “With the power to take our own decisions, we could also enhance and further embed our public health approach to justice issues, extending this to addiction such as drugs and gambling.” She said independence could lead to “a more effective approach to improving justice outcomes, reducing burdens on the justice system and further reducing the number of victims of crime”.
Full IssueNorth America
Legal Slice
The University of Virginia School of Law has once again secured the top spot for sending the highest percentage of graduates into full-time law jobs. In 2023, 97.18% of Virginia's juris doctor graduates obtained full-time, permanent jobs that require bar passage, making it the highest among all 195 American Bar Association-accredited law schools. The University of Michigan Law School followed closely with an employment rate of 95.44%, while Washington & Lee University School of Law and Columbia Law School achieved rates of 95.33% and 95.08% respectively. The job market for JD graduates in 2023 was strong, with 85.6% securing full-time, permanent jobs within 10 months of leaving campus. This represents the highest employment rate in the past decade. The unemployment rate for 2023 JD graduates seeking work 10 months after graduation was 5%. The University of Virginia School of Law attributes its success to the unique preparation of its graduates in both intellectual and interpersonal aspects of the law. The Class of 2024 is expected to face a more challenging job market due to increased enrollment and reduced law firm hiring.
Full IssueEurope
Risk Channel
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, a global forum for banking regulators, has revised its rulebook to better address risks from climate change, the rise of non-banks, and digitalisation of finance. The new standard emphasizes the responsibility of a bank's board in ensuring sustainability and introduces a new definition of climate-related financial risks. The committee will also issue new guidelines for banks on managing risks from clients and other counterparties. Regulators are focusing on the rapidly growing non-bank financial sector, calling for better data on risks and links to lenders. The committee will publish a report on the digitalisation of finance and its implications for regulation. "The revised standard reflects changes to promote operational resilience, reinforce corporate governance and risk management practices, and address new and emerging risks," said the committee.
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