Press releases

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Iran: Law Society calls for halt to executions, release of detainees and fair trials
The Law Society of England and Wales calls on the Iranian government to stop all executions, uphold the right to a fair trial and halt...
08 Mar 2023
International Women's Day looks to embrace equity
The profession must use International Women’s Day as a springboard to achieve true equity, overcome barriers and progress women solicitors to senior levels.
08 Mar 2023
Law Society statement on Illegal Migration Bill
The Law Society responded to legislation introduced in Parliament to address challenges with the UK’s asylum system. As with all legislation the Law Society’s lens...
07 Mar 2023
Who is your Legal Hero?
The Law Society of England and Wales’ Legal Heroes 2023 are now open for nominations.
03 Mar 2023
Law Society takes the government to court
The fight for fair funding for criminal defence solicitors will go to the High Court after the government rejected our offer of mediation.
01 Mar 2023
Law Society 2022 pay gap report
The Law Society of England and Wales has published its pay gap report for 2022.
01 Mar 2023
Additional pressures placed on criminal justice system by rushed court reforms
New report by NAO on the HMCTS Court Reform Programme says hasty implementation of reforms has increased the burden on courts.
23 Feb 2023
Diversity scheme gives talented students the chance to enter the law
Talented aspiring solicitors are invited to apply for a place on the profession’s Diversity Access Scheme (DAS). Recruitment for the 2023 cohort is now open.
22 Feb 2023
SRA Board decides to secure SIF's future
The Solicitors Regulation Authority Board confirmed it will bring post six year run-off cover under its direct control, meaning’ clients can claim compensation if something...
15 Feb 2023
Spiralling 50,000 Employment Tribunal backlog
The spiralling Employment Tribunal backlog is leaving employees and businesses in limbo for far too long.
14 Feb 2023
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