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SRA launches consumer protection review

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today launched a review of its overall approach to protecting consumers in response to shifting risks in the sector....

Financial sanctions: how to comply

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has written to 1,000 firms about compliance with the UK’s financial sanctions regime.

“Autism isn’t often associated with empathy. But I was named a Legal Hero for helping others.”

Martin Whitehorn was diagnosed with autism at a young age. He discusses how neurodivergence can be an asset, how he’s helped others and why it’s...

Risk and Compliance Accreditation

Our Risk and Compliance Accreditation is a quality mark for individuals to demonstrate that they have expertise in risk and compliance, legal practice or anti-money...

Crime lower consultation: criminal legal aid – Law Society response

The government plans to standardise fee schemes for solicitors working in police stations and youth courts as part of its response to the independent...

Law Society Legal Heroes 2024 open for nominations

We've opened nominations for Legal Heroes 2024, which recognises the solicitors who stand out for making a lasting difference.

Our High Court victory: government must rethink criminal legal aid funding

The High Court has ruled in our favour in the legal challenge against the Ministry of Justice. Now the government must rethink criminal legal aid...

Law Society High Court victory: government must rethink criminal legal aid funding before system collapses

Our judicial challenge against the government has been successful, following the High Court’s ruling that the government was irrational in refusing to increase criminal legal...

If you’re thinking about becoming a judge, there are several routes you can follow. We explain the steps you'll need to take.

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Six steps to better AML

Lisa Simms from AMLCC sets out the six steps you can take to help your anti-money laundering (AML) processes hold up under the spotlight.

Consultation launched on police station and youth court fees

The government has launched a consultation on proposals for the police station and youth court fee schemes.

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