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Evidence in sexual offence prosecutions – Law Society response
Following the government's Rape Review, the Law Commission is examining the trial process and to consider the law, guidance and practice relating to the use...
29 Sep 2023
Terrible criminal court backlogs continue to spiral
The latest figures for the backlogs in the Crown and magistrates’ courts have been released, with the terrible backlogs in our criminal courts continuing to...
14 Sep 2023
Grave concern over falling number of criminal legal aid firms
Investment is needed as soon as possible to halt the declining number of criminal legal aid firms
07 Sep 2023
Defective and dangerous legislation must be changed before it passes into law
Six key issues with the Illegal Migration Bill must be dealt with before it passes into law, the Law Society has warned.
07 Sep 2023
Much more action and investment needed to tackle unacceptable court delays
Measures announced by the government are a step in the right direction but much more needs to be done to tackle the criminal court backlogs.
11 Aug 2023
Illegal Migration Act becomes law
Despite the Act passing through parliament, our work to advocate for the profession and for the rule of law has not stopped.
21 Jul 2023
Illegal Migration Act unworkable despite passing through Parliament
We warn that the Illegal Migration Act will be unworkable despite passing through Parliament.
20 Jul 2023
Five fixes for the justice system
We have identified five fixes the lord chancellor can make to improve the justice system.
18 Jul 2023
Legal aid professionals celebrated at awards ceremony
Legal aid trailblazers were honoured at last night’s (12 July) Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) awards.
13 Jul 2023
Perfect storm for criminal justice puts police investigations at risk – Gwent among worst hit
The demise of duty solicitors across the country puts justice in jeopardy, the Law Society of England and Wales has warned as it releases new...
04 Jul 2023
Perfect storm for criminal justice puts police investigations at risk – Dorset among worst hit
The demise of duty solicitors across the country puts justice in jeopardy, the Law Society of England and Wales has warned as it releases new...
04 Jul 2023
Perfect storm for criminal justice puts police investigations at risk – Staffordshire among worst hit
The demise of duty solicitors across the country puts justice in jeopardy, the Law Society of England and Wales has warned as it releases new...
04 Jul 2023
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