Consultation responses

We respond to consultations from government departments and other organisations to influence changes in the law on behalf of our members.

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Increasing use of mediation in the civil justice system – Law Society response

Mediation will be compulsory in most civil small claims (up to £10,000) under government proposals.

Civil Justice Council costs consultation – Law Society response

We've responded to the Civil Justice Council consultation on civil legal costs, advising caution before proposing fundamental reforms

Changes to the Mental Capacity Act code of practice – Law Society response

We've responded to the government's consultation on proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act code of practice.

LSB regulatory performance assessment framework – Law Society response

Human Rights Act reform: a modern bill of rights consultation – Law Society response

We've responded to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) consultation on reforming the Human Rights Act. We do not believe there is a case for the...

SRA business plan and budget 2022/23 consultation – Law Society response

We welcome the SRA's strategic priorities in principle. However, we’re concerned by plans to increase its fining powers by more than 1,000% and introduce new...

Legal aid means test review – Law Society response

Each year fewer and fewer people are eligible for legal aid. The legal aid means test has not been updated in line with inflation since...

Response to independent review of criminal legal aid – Law Society response

The government's current funding proposals for criminal legal aid are woefully inadequate – 40% below the bare minimum recommended overall.

Basis period reform provisional figures consultation – Law Society response

We responded to HMRC's consultation on easements for taxpayers who will need to submit provisional figures in their tax returns as a result of basis...

SRA consultation on health and wellbeing at work rules – Law Society response

We've responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) consultation on changes to its health and wellbeing at work rules.

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