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Legal services overlooked in Chancellor's business tax cut

The Autumn Statement missed the target for unleashing the power of the legal services sector.

SRA regulation of CILEX could risk consumer confusion

The Law Society of England and Wales has expressed concern about how the proposed changes over the regulation of Chartered Institute of Legal Executive (CILEX)...

Law Society publishes guidance to support disabled students

To coincide with the start of Disability History Month, we have published guidance to support disabled students through their studies and in the workplace.

European Court of Human Rights clarifies its procedure on interim measures

We welcome the announcement from the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) of action it is taking to clarify its procedure relating to interim measures.

Supreme Court ruling end of the line for Rwanda policy

The Supreme Court has ruled the government’s policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful.

Widespread mistreatment of lawyers in Turkey

This week, a delegation of 27 bar associations, human rights organisations and legal groups representing eight countries gathered in Turkey for a fact-finding mission on...

Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil

The Court of Appeal is hearing the Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil case this week.

King’s Speech: Justice reforms fall short

The Law Society of England and Wales has today (7 November) responded to the legislation outlined in the King’s Speech.

CILEX proposals are seriously misguided and fail to consider the wider regulatory context

We've expressed concern over the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX’s) proposals for changes to the regulation of chartered legal executives.

Get ready for Pro Bono Week 2023

Lawyers who help change lives through volunteering free legal help take centre stage at this year’s Pro Bono Week (6–10 November).

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