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SRA regulation of CILEX could risk consumer confusion

The Law Society of England and Wales has expressed concern about how the proposed changes over the regulation of Chartered Institute of Legal Executive (CILEX)...

LSB consultation on first-tier complaints – Law Society response

The Legal Services Board is consulting on proposals to replace its requirements and guidance on first-tier complaints handling.

Law Society publishes guidance to support disabled students

To coincide with the start of Disability History Month, we have published guidance to support disabled students through their studies and in the workplace.

Celebrating Disability History Month 2023

This Disability History Month, join us in celebrating and raising awareness of disability rights, equality and inclusion in the legal profession and wider society.

Supreme Court ruling end of the line for Rwanda policy

The Supreme Court has ruled the government’s policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful.

European Court of Human Rights clarifies its procedure on interim measures

We welcome the announcement from the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) of action it is taking to clarify its procedure relating to interim measures.

Solicitor suspended for ‘inept’ failure to prevent fraud

Peter Rodd considers a case where a solicitor found themselves in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT). Breaches of the SRA Principles were alleged, involving failing...

Widespread mistreatment of lawyers in Turkey

This week, a delegation of 27 bar associations, human rights organisations and legal groups representing eight countries gathered in Turkey for a fact-finding mission on...

Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil

The Court of Appeal is hearing the Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil case this week.

King’s Speech: Justice reforms fall short

The Law Society of England and Wales has today (7 November) responded to the legislation outlined in the King’s Speech.

Mental health workout: four ways to flex your mental muscle

Head of legal at Pets at Home, Robyn Sandilands, shares her advice for maintaining your mental health at work.

Pro bono: making a meaningful impact

We hear from four legal teams about the challenges and rewards of making a meaningful impact with pro bono work.

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