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Law Society Legal Heroes 2024 open for nominations

We've opened nominations for Legal Heroes 2024, which recognises the solicitors who stand out for making a lasting difference.

Law Society High Court victory: government must rethink criminal legal aid funding before system collapses

Our judicial challenge against the government has been successful, following the High Court’s ruling that the government was irrational in refusing to increase criminal legal...

Consultation launched on police station and youth court fees

The government has launched a consultation on proposals for the police station and youth court fee schemes.

Parliamentary approval needed for treaties

A report calling for parliamentary approval for treaties has been welcomed by the Law Society in light of the Rwanda treaty.

Mandatory mediation abandoned for separating couples

The Law Society of England and Wales welcomes the UK government’s decision not to go ahead with mandatory mediation for separating couples, but will instead...

Legal services sector ready to help government grow the economy

The UK government has ambitious missions to address inflation and grow the economy and the legal services sector stands ready to play its part, solicitors'...

Honour those who defend our human rights: Day of the Endangered Lawyer

We mark Day of the Endangered Lawyer and honour lawyers targeted for defending the legal profession and upholding the rule of law.

Proper scrutiny needed of Rwanda treaty

The government’s treaty with Rwanda fails to address the Supreme Court’s concerns, the Law Society has warned ahead of a House of Lords debate.

Civil Legal Aid Review: Providers actively leaving the sector

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has today (19 January) published its provider survey* of the civil legal aid market to inform its Civil Legal Aid...

UK signs up to Hague 19 Convention

The UK government has signed up to the Hague 19 Convention, meaning judgments made in courts in England and Wales will be recognised internationally in...

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