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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...

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...

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...

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.

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

Akasa Pradhan, of Young Citizens, explains the importance of legal education, and how you can help.

Protecting legal privilege: Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

Following our lobbying, the government has amended its new Foreign Influence Registration (FIR) Scheme to protect legal professional privilege.

“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.

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.

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...

We join European bars to call for respect of European Court of Human Rights

I. Stephanie Boyce joined European bar leaders calling for respect for the rule of law and the European Court of Human Rights.

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...

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