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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.

SRA business plan and budget 2023/24 – Law Society response

Read our response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) proposed business plan and budget for the 2023/24 financial year.

Judges announced for Legal Heroes 2023

Find out who will be judging the submissions for Legal Heroes 2023.

"You're under pressure to stop clients from being tortured or killed": an anonymous immigration solicitor speaks

An anonymous immigration solicitor dealing with challenging legal aid cases speaks out about vicarious trauma, pressures reaching billable targets and working with the government.

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.

HMRC stamp taxes on shares modernisation – Law Society response

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is consulting on proposals to modernise the stamp taxes on shares framework. Find out what this means for solicitors.

Law Society vs government: High Court case gets go-ahead

The High Court has granted the Law Society permission to bring a judicial review challenge against the government over criminal legal aid funding.

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.

"Some days, it’s by the skin of our teeth"

Chloe Jay shares her experiences of feeling like an outsider in the court system, how her firm is managing the financial challenges of defence work,...

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.

Technical consultation on the Infrastructure Levy - Law Society response

We've responded to a government consultation on proposed changes to the current system of developer contributions.

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