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Risk of miscarriages of justice if duty solicitor decline continues

Urgent investment is needed to halt the declining number of duty solicitors and avoid miscarriages of justice.

International Women’s Day: Profession urges continued efforts to retain women solicitors

The Law Society of England and Wales is encouraging the profession to continue to improve the progression and retention of women to senior levels, as...

Law Society 2023 pay gap report

The Law Society of England and Wales has published its pay gap report for 2023.

Spring budget: family law given investment, but criminal legal aid funding absent

The UK government has announced its spring budget, where it said it will invest in its early legal advice pilot. However, investment in the justice...

UN experts concerned Rwanda Bill will threaten judicial independence

UN special rapporteurs are concerned the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill overrides the power of the judiciary to rule independently and apply the...

No evidence Rwanda is yet a safe country for asylum seekers

No evidence has been provided to show that Rwanda is yet a safe country to send asylum seekers to.

New findings show blatant disregard for international human rights in Turkey

A new report from the Law Society's fact-finding mission to Turkey shows the violation of human rights, as lawyers continue to face persecution in Turkey.

Diversity Access Scheme celebrates landmark 20 years

The Law Society of England and Wales is celebrating 20 years since its landmark Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) began and invites talented aspiring solicitors to...

More needs to be done to make SLAPPs legislation workable

The Law Society of England and Wales has raised concerns about Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) legislation, which is having its second reading in...

Dealing with court backlogs must be HMCTS priority

HM Courts and Tribunals Service is making sensible decisions about prioritising work given the dual challenges it faces.

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