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Illegal Migration Bill Last minute too narrow proposal for legal aid
The government has announced it has launched a consultation in relation to legal aid fees in the Illegal Migration Bill.
27 Jun 2023
Quicker payments for criminal legal aid solicitors after frustrating delays
Struggling criminal legal aid solicitors will be paid more quickly for their work in police stations when someone is released on police bail.
26 Jun 2023
Judges announced for Legal Heroes 2023
Find out who will be judging the submissions for Legal Heroes 2023.
23 Jun 2023
"You're under pressure to stop clients from being tortured or killed": an anonymous immigration solicitor speaks
An anonymous immigration solicitor dealing with challenging legal aid cases speaks out about vicarious trauma, pressures reaching billable targets and working with the government.
23 Jun 2023
Permission granted for court challenge over criminal legal aid decision
The High Court has granted the Law Society permission to bring a judicial review challenge over the government’s ‘irrational’ criminal legal aid decision.
22 Jun 2023
Law Society vs government: High Court case gets go-ahead
The High Court has granted the Law Society permission to bring a judicial review challenge against the government over criminal legal aid funding.
22 Jun 2023
SRA proposed budget increase could impact firms
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s 2023-2024 business plan proposes a 12% budget increase, which could impact firms are already facing inflationary pressures.
21 Jun 2023
"Some days, it’s by the skin of our teeth"
Chloe Jay shares her experiences of feeling like an outsider in the court system, how her firm is managing the financial challenges of defence work,...
20 Jun 2023
Women in Law Pledge: Profession marks four-year anniversary
The Law Society of England and Wales today marks four years since the Women in Law Pledge was launched to bring gender equality to the...
20 Jun 2023
Perfect storm for criminal justice puts police investigations at risk
The Law Society warns of a perfect storm in criminal justice that will affect victims of crime, witnesses and society as a whole.
20 Jun 2023
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