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Leasehold reforms a step in the right direction but more work to be done

While the Law Society broadly supports the measures introduced in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill there is still work to be done.

Rwanda Bill seeks to overturn finding of fact confirmed by the highest court in the UK

The UK government’s Rwanda scheme legislation seeks to overturn an evidence-based finding of fact confirmed by the highest court in the UK.

Proposals to introduce electronic wills need more scrutiny

We recognise the reality of electronic wills but warns of the potential increase in fraud and undue influence in our response to the Law Commission's...

Fight for the future of the criminal justice system hits the High Court

Our judicial review challenge after the government failed to increase criminal defence solicitors’ legal aid rates by the bare minimum 15% begins on Tuesday.

Children being denied their liberty lack access to legal aid

We are concerned about the lack of legal aid for families where children are being deprived of their liberty.

New treaty not an overnight solution

The Law Society has warned that it remains unclear how a new treaty overcomes the ruling made by Supreme Court that the Rwanda policy is...

LSB indicates independent review of SRA intervention into Axiom Ince

At the Justice Committee Session on the regulation of the legal profession yesterday (5 December), the Legal Services Board (LSB) said it is exploring options...

Law Society calls on government to protect human rights defenders

Alongside Amnesty International, Fund for Global Human Rights, Human Rights Watch, Peace Bridges International and 45 international and grassroots civil society organisations, we call on...

Court of Appeal hands down judgment in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil

The Court of Appeal has handed down its judgment in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil.

Axiom Ince: SRA will not be calling on solicitors for additional funds this year

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today clarified that it will not be calling on solicitors to make an additional in-year contribution to the Compensation...

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