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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...

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...

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...

How solicitors and firms are supporting displaced Ukrainian lawyers

We brought together over 100 displaced Ukrainian lawyers and 24 major employers to create networking, employment and training opportunities.

Bringing the courtroom to the classroom

Young people are often interested in the law, but legal education remains largely inaccessible. Akasa Pradhan, public legal education manager at Young Citizens, highlights why...

“I chose law to fight for what’s right and make a difference”

Human rights lawyer Niresha Umaichelvam talks about helping clients struggling with everything from homelessness to accusations of witchcraft.

PM must stop attacking lawyers for upholding the rule of law

“The Bar Council and Law Society of England and Wales together call on the Prime Minister to stop attacks on legal professionals who are simply...

Rwanda and refugee rights: six things to know about the Nationality and Borders Act

The Nationality and Borders Act became law in April 2022, making sweeping changes to the UK asylum system. Here are six key things you should...

Big win for rule of law: government retains judges’ discretion in judicial review reform

The government accepted a key Law Society recommendation and agreed to remove the statutory presumption from what is now the Judicial Review and Courts Act,...

The rule of law: what does it really mean?

In a keynote speech at Gray’s Inn on 15 February 2022, I. Stephanie Boyce, president of the Law Society, set out her view of what...

Law firms look up: climate action to protect the rule of law

Similar to the film 'Don't Look Up', law firms must use their voices and influence to confront the reality which lies ahead. Alasdair Cameron explores...

Civil legal aid is under threat – it’s time to act

The civil legal aid system is close to breaking point. Firms are closing and legal aid deserts are growing across the country. I. Stephanie Boyce...

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