Press releases

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Seven in 10 firms don't have cyber insurance
New research published by the Law Society of England and Wales shows that seven in 10 (72%) of firms have not purchased cyber insurance. ...
21 Jul 2023
Illegal Migration Act unworkable despite passing through Parliament
We warn that the Illegal Migration Act will be unworkable despite passing through Parliament.
20 Jul 2023
Five fixes for the justice system
We have identified five fixes the lord chancellor can make to improve the justice system.
18 Jul 2023
Systemic persecution of human rights lawyers in China
Lawyers continue to face systemic persecution in China, as independence of the legal profession, access to justice and rule of law remain under threat.
18 Jul 2023
South Asian Heritage Month looks to storytelling for inspiration
We encourage solicitors to share their stories during South Asian Heritage Month, as we celebrate the richness and diversity of our South Asian culture.
18 Jul 2023
Judicial diversity: Report shows little progress for women and ethnic minority candidates
New statistics from the Ministry of Justice reveal that progress on improving judicial diversity needs speeding up.
13 Jul 2023
Legal aid professionals celebrated at awards ceremony
Legal aid trailblazers were honoured at last night’s (12 July) Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) awards.
13 Jul 2023
New law allows UK qualified lawyers to practise in Luxembourg
English and Welsh solicitors can now register to practise in Luxembourg following productive conversations between the Law Society and local representatives in Luxembourg.
10 Jul 2023
Perfect storm for criminal justice puts police investigations at risk – Gwent among worst hit
The demise of duty solicitors across the country puts justice in jeopardy, the Law Society of England and Wales has warned as it releases new...
04 Jul 2023
Perfect storm for criminal justice puts police investigations at risk – Dorset among worst hit
The demise of duty solicitors across the country puts justice in jeopardy, the Law Society of England and Wales has warned as it releases new...
04 Jul 2023
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