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Small claims mediation

Mediation to be made compulsory in many small claims cases worth less than £10,000. Find out what you need to know.

Crown Court backlog causes exposed

Urgent action is needed to reduce the Crown Court backlog which is extending misery for victims and defendants

Backlogs continue to spiral in crisis-ridden criminal justice system

The crisis-ridden criminal justice system is failing victims and defendants with huge court delays continuing to spiral.

Justice Select Committee probate inquiry – Law Society response

Our response to the Justice Select Committee's probate inquiry.

Extended timetable for court reform

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has listened to feedback from our members and extended its timeline for court reform.

Spring budget: family law given investment, but criminal legal aid funding absent

The UK government has announced its spring budget, where it said it will invest in its early legal advice pilot. However, investment in the justice...

Dealing with court backlogs must be HMCTS priority

HM Courts and Tribunals Service is making sensible decisions about prioritising work given the dual challenges it faces.

Spring budget 2024 – Law Society response

We’ve submitted our recommendations to the government on how they can use the spring budget to maximise the economic value of legal services.

People in limbo as criminal court delays worsen

New data released today shows the number of open cases in the magistrates’ courts continue to pile up, the Law Society of England and Wales...

Implementing increases to selected court and tribunal fees – Law Society response

We’ve responded to a government consultation on proposals to increase selected court and tribunal fees.

Scant progress in tackling huge court backlogs

New statistics show the lack of progress made in tackling the huge criminal court backlogs.

A look at how the court closure programme is impacting court users

In this podcast, Catherine Reed speaks to Dr Olumide Adisa and Sue James about the impact of the court closures by HMCTS.

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