The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
Brexit bill to be “improved” as Government fights to see law pass “in one piece” [Sky News]
“House of Lords Constitution Committee has harsh words about the parlous state of #EUwithdrawalbill” [Twitter]
Remainer Gina Miller threatens a new court case against ministers after two payments agreed with the DUP have already been paid without an MP vote [Mail Online]
Here’s a leaked WhatsApp chat showing Tory Leavers’ confusion about one of their key Brexit demands [BuzzFeed]
Catalonia’s Puigdemont cannot lead from abroad, court rules [BBC News]
UK rape complainants “face unfair questions about sexual history” [The Guardian]
One in three people with legal problems in UK develop health issues [The Guardian]
VW faces UK group legal action over emissions scandal [Financial Times]
Judge is furious that he cannot jail driver who killed 16-year-old while racing high-powered car for a single day – because he is already doing time for armed robbery [Mail Online]
Student event: Technology and the future of legal practice — with Womble Bond Dickinson in Leeds [Legal Cheek Hub]
“The BSB is making itself a laughing stock. It must make full compliance with surveys mandatory for all practising barristers.” [Legal Cheek Comments]