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Legal Ombudsman must improve pace of progress

LeO has made inroads to reduce case backlogs and customer journey times, however, it still needs to address the speed of progress.

Investment crucial to cut backlog and ensure timely justice is delivered

If the public is to get the fair, efficient and timely justice we deserve, there must be sustained investment in all parts of the crisis-hit...

UK legal exports increase year on year

The value of UK legal services exports has increased by nearly 40% in two years (2021-2023) according to analysis carried out by the Law Society...

Justice plays vital role in protecting human rights

As we mark Human Rights Day today (10 December), the Law Society of England and Wales draws attention to the risks human rights lawyers face...

Legal sector grows by 50% in the last decade

The gross value added (GVA) from UK legal services is estimated to have increased by 50% in the last decade. According to the newly published...

First increase to civil legal aid fees in nearly 30 years welcomed, but still more to do says Law Society

The Ministry of Justice has today announced a £20 million investment to increase civil legal aid fees for immigration and housing.

Government must do more to reform mental health law

While the Mental Health Bill marks a positive step towards mental health reform, the government must support new legislation with more funding, more clarity and...

The Law Society responds to the industrial strategy consultation

The legal sector is a powerhouse of growth and innovation and should be a priority in the UK government’s new industrial strategy.

Law Society publishes guidance on disability terminology

To coincide with Disability History Month, the Law Society of England and Wales has published guidance on disability terminology and language to support employers and...

Lawyers in Iran face perpetual state of fear

An absolute disregard of the rule of law and dismantling of the justice system in Iran has left lawyers subject to systemic persecution.

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