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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
G7 bar leaders express support for the people of Ukraine and highlight the importance of an independent legal profession
Law Society president Lubna Shuja joined her G7 counterparts to condemn the war in Ukraine and call on governments and regulators of our respective professions...
09 May 2023
Illegal Migration Bill – 86% of Britons say its important that their MP votes to uphold the rule of law
Around 9 in 10 Brits (86%) say that it is important to them that their local Member of Parliament (MP) votes to uphold the rule...
26 Apr 2023
Illegal Migration Bill amendment and rule of law
The Law Society responded to news the government intends to table an amendment to the Illegal Migration Bill enabling it to ignore rulings from the...
21 Apr 2023
Migration Bill could threaten protections from torture and slavery
The UK Government should reconsider its approach to refugees and asylum, the Law Society of England and Wales said ahead of the 2nd reading of...
13 Mar 2023
Iran: Law Society calls for halt to executions, release of detainees and fair trials
The Law Society of England and Wales calls on the Iranian government to stop all executions, uphold the right to a fair trial and halt...
08 Mar 2023
Law Society statement on Illegal Migration Bill
The Law Society responded to legislation introduced in Parliament to address challenges with the UK’s asylum system. As with all legislation the Law Society’s lens...
07 Mar 2023
Why are lawyers in Afghanistan in danger?
Since the Taliban takeover in 2021, "everything has changed for women in Afghanistan". Our one-hour seminar examines the threats facing lawyers and the rule of...
01 Feb 2023
Sunset clause extension necessary, Law Society counsels government
The Retained EU Law Bill would rock legal certainty in the UK and undermine the country’s status as an internationally competitive business environment, the Law...
27 Jan 2023
Rwanda judgment - access to justice must remain paramount
Proper access to justice for any person considered for removal to Rwanda must remain paramount in Home Office decision-making, the Law Society of England and...
19 Dec 2022
UK-Rwanda MoU for the provision of an asylum partnership arrangement – Law Society response
We've responded to the House of Lords International Agreements Committee's call for evidence on the government's memorandum of understanding between the UK and Rwanda for...
09 Dec 2022
Justice system must be a key priority for Sunak and new government
Lubna Shuja, president of the Law Society, sets out the urgent issues Rishi Sunak must prioritise as he takes office as prime minister.
25 Oct 2022
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