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Much more action and investment needed to tackle unacceptable court delays

Measures announced by the government are a step in the right direction but much more needs to be done to tackle the criminal court backlogs.

Critical need for housing legal aid as evictions and repossessions continue to rise

The MoJ's new housing statistics show a rise in evictions and repossessions, leaving more people in need of legal help to keep a roof over...

Shortlist of celebrated lawyers for Legal Heroes awards announced

With one month to go until the ceremony (7 September), a shortlist of solicitors has been announced by the Law Society of England and Wales...

Law Society and Bar Council joint statement on Jacqueline McKenzie

Immigration solicitor Jacqueline McKenzie wrote in the Guardian this week about her experience when Conservative Central Headquarters shared a dossier of information about her with...

Government hints at withdrawal from ECHR

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has today (9 August) hinted that the government would be prepared to leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)* to...

Professional Enablers Taskforce announces crackdown on lawyers

The Ministry of Justice and the Home Office have today (8 August) announced they have launched a Professional Enablers Taskforce to crackdown on lawyers. Please...

LSB to review enforcement tools available to regulators

The Legal Services Board has announced it plans to review the enforcement and investigative tools available to legal services regulators, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority....

Mark Evans elected as new Law Society deputy vice president

Mark Evans has been elected as the Law Society's next deputy vice president.

Children left in limbo by family courts crisis

Tens of thousands of children are being left in limbo by a crisis in the family court system as a result of care proceedings and...

Trainees should see rise in recommended salary

Aspiring solicitors should be paid £23,122 outside of London and £26,068 in the capital for qualifying work experience (QWE) for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE)...

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