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Lack of accountability for the killing of lawyers in the Philippines

We warn of the concerning culture of impunity in regards to attacks on lawyers in the Philippines.

Next government urged to restore our justice system to a source of pride

The next government should make our justice system a source of pride once again and unleash the economic power of legal services.

#10000BlackInterns: new interns join the Law Society

Eleven interns have started their six-week paid internship at the Law Society of England and Wales, as part of the Society’s continued participation in the...

Small claims taking more than a year to reach trial

New data published today* shows an access to justice crisis for individuals and small businesses as the County Courts battle delays, with cases now taking...

Report shines light on ethnic group attainment gap in legal professional assessments

The University of Exeter has published its report* on behalf of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) into the causes of different levels of attainment for...

Confusion and vulnerability for people who represent themselves in family courts

As the numbers of people representing themselves in family court rises, we and Support Through Court have lifted the lid on what it’s like for...

Law Society announces the Legal Heroes 2024 shortlist

The Law Society is proud to announce this year’s shortlist of Legal Heroes.

SRA announces proposed rise in solicitors contributions to the Compensation Fund

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today published a consultation on its 2024-2025 business plan and budget, which includes a proposed rise in contributions to...

Indecision and delay kicks criminal legal aid decision into the long grass

The UK government’s indecision and delay on funding the criminal legal aid system has effectively kicked the issue into the long grass.

Crown Court backlog causes exposed

Urgent action is needed to reduce the Crown Court backlog which is extending misery for victims and defendants

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