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President's Newsletter - August
August 4, 2025
President's Newsletter - August

Our President reflects on the month of July. 

Newcastle Prison: A History 1828 – 1925
August 4, 2025
Newcastle Prison: A History 1828 – 1925

You are invited to attend the book launch at Newcastle City Library on 21 August at 6:30 PM

Learning from the FCA's £42m Fine: Strengthening AML monitoring in a complex landscape
July 31, 2025
Learning from the FCA's £42m Fine: Strengthening AML monitoring in a complex landscape

This week, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a £42 million fine for Barclays, citing failures in financial crime controls related to two client relationships. While headlines focus on the penalty, the real takeaway for the industry should be that AML risk is getting harder to manage, and the expectations are rising.

Walking for Justice
July 8, 2025
Walking for Justice

The Newcastle Legal Walk on the 3rd of July was a resounding success, bringing together over 100 participants from across the legal community, raising over £1,000 and counting for access to justice.

Awards Ceremony at the 2025 Law Dinner Friday 10th October
July 8, 2025
Awards Ceremony at the 2025 Law Dinner Friday 10th October
The President's Newsletter - July 2025
July 6, 2025
The President's Newsletter - July 2025

The President reports on a busy month for the Society.

Child Brain Injury Trust - Charity of the Year
July 1, 2025
Child Brain Injury Trust - Charity of the Year

Newcastle Law Society's Charity of the Year - Child Brain Injury Trust

President's Report - June 2025
June 3, 2025
President's Report - June 2025

The President, Paul Brown reports on the activities of the Society in the month of May.

Navigating the new ACSP and identity verification regime: Key FAQs for legal professionals
June 3, 2025
Navigating the new ACSP and identity verification regime: Key FAQs for legal professionals

Navigating the new ACSP and identity verification regime: Key FAQs for legal professionals

Temple Legal Protection sponsors Newcastle upon Tyne Law Society
May 13, 2025
Temple Legal Protection sponsors Newcastle upon Tyne Law Society

We are delighted to introduce our new sponsor, Temple Legal Protection