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We've submitted a Universal Periodic Review report on Azerbaijan to UN Human Rights Council

Our report to the UNHRC focuses on the ability to practise law independently in Azerbaijan, and the lack of compliance with the European Court of...

SLAPPs and reputational risks

Strategic lawsuits against public participation (or SLAPPs) have garnered media coverage in recent months as political attention has turned to them. Victoria Moffatt explains what...

Former Afghanistan judge illustrates dire state of justice system under Taliban rule

We are gravely concerned about the collapse of the justice system in Afghanistan and the persecution of legal professionals by the Taliban.

Housing legal aid providers on the brink of collapse

New research published by the Law Society of England and Wales has shone a light on the depth of the crisis facing civil legal aid...

Law Society supports solicitors dealing with flat sales affected by the Building Safety Act

The Law Society has today (14 February) released a new guide to help members involved in flat sales and purchases understand the Building Safety Act...

LSB should renew focus on its core activities

The Legal Services Board (LSB) should renew focus on its core activities, we said in response to the LSB's 2024/2025 business plan consultation.

Day of the Endangered Lawyer highlights plight of Iranian lawyers

On 24 January 2024, we held an event to mark the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, which this year focused on Iran.

Parliamentary briefing - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: committee stage in the House of Lords

We've prepared a briefing on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration Bill ahead of the committee stage in the House of Lords on Monday...

Seven legal writing mistakes to avoid

Richard Heinrich looks at the seven deadly sins of writing legal documents and shares his tips for keeping legal writing clear and succinct.

New National Audit Office report shows legal aid is “on its knees”

A National Audit Office report shows the dire state of the legal aid system in England and Wales, the lack of sustainability of the current...

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