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Criminal justice mired by delays that show little government impact

Victims, defendants and solicitors alike are suffering the negative effects of going through a criminal justice system that has been stymied by lack of government...

Children facing delays and uncertainty in family courts

Children are having to wait almost a year to find out who they will be living with long term, according to the latest family court...

Perfect storm for criminal justice puts police investigations at risk – Gloucestershire 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...

Legal sector must play an integral role in the advancement and regulation of AI

The Law Society has highlighted the important role that the legal profession plays in the advancement of responsible technologies, as well as in implementing standards...

Bill of Rights Bill scrapped

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk KC has today announced in the House of Commons that the government will not be proceeding with the Bill of Rights...

Illegal Migration Bill Last minute too narrow proposal for legal aid

The government has announced it has launched a consultation in relation to legal aid fees in the Illegal Migration Bill.

Quicker payments for criminal legal aid solicitors after frustrating delays

Struggling criminal legal aid solicitors will be paid more quickly for their work in police stations when someone is released on police bail.

Permission granted for court challenge over criminal legal aid decision

The High Court has granted the Law Society permission to bring a judicial review challenge over the government’s ‘irrational’ criminal legal aid decision.

SRA proposed budget increase could impact firms

The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s 2023-2024 business plan proposes a 12% budget increase, which could impact firms are already facing inflationary pressures.

Perfect storm for criminal justice puts police investigations at risk

The Law Society warns of a perfect storm in criminal justice that will affect victims of crime, witnesses and society as a whole.

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