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2024 look ahead for the legal profession

Law Society of England and Wales looks at what 2025 holds for the legal sector as it celebrates its bicentenary.

Criminal legal aid funding increase a step forward for vital public service

UK government plans to increase criminal legal aid rates for solicitors by a further 12% are a boost to the profession and access to justice.

Thousands of children face an uncertain future this festive season

Tens of thousands of children need decisions about their future to be made without delay, and people need better access to advice and representation so...

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 to 2023).

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...

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