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Welcome first step to tackle criminal legal aid crisis

Additional funding described as the first step to stabilise the criminal legal aid sector has been welcomed by the Law Society.

Urgent need to fund legal help for renters at risk of eviction

As the housing crisis worsens, we call for immediate investment in the justice system to support reform of the rental market.

TA6 two-form approach temporarily extended following consultation

Conveyancers can continue to use both the 4th and 5th edition of the TA6 property information form beyond January 2025.

Get ready to celebrate Pro Bono Week 2024

Lawyers who provide free legal help to those who could not otherwise access it shine at this year’s Pro Bono Week (4 to 8 November).

New government presents crucial opportunity to revitalise our justice system

The president of the Law Society of England and Wales, Nick Emmerson, has congratulated Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party for their landslide election...

Malaysia market access extended for foreign law firms

News that foreign law firms can operate in Malaysia for five years has been welcomed by the Law Society.

Landmark legislation allows UK lawyers to practise in Greece

The Greek government has passed a new law through Greek parliament, enabling UK lawyers to practise in Greece under their home title.

Investment in justice key to unlocking rental reform

Rental reform is within reach if the UK government provides proper funding for the justice system alongside banning no-fault evictions, urges the Law Society of...

Law Society developing new resource to support in-house members with ethical practice

As part of its professional ethics programme, the Law Society of England and Wales is working in partnership with the Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied Centre (IDEA)...

Justice system: lord chancellor must “spend to save”

We welcome more investment in justice but warn that increased funding across the system is needed to avoid collapse.

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