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Law Commission consultation on disabled children's social care – Law Society response

We've responded to the Law Commission's consultation on disabled children's social care. We welcome proposed reforms to clarify the law and improve access to support, but any reforms should have guidance which empowers different professionals to work well together.

18 Feb 2025

Westminster update: Law Society calls for wider consultation on Assisted Dying Bill

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: Law Society calls for wider consultation on Assisted Dying Bill, discussions on our amendments to Mental Health Bill, MPs argue over immigration figures, MPs debate Data Bill.

17 Feb 2025

Safeguards needed if bill on assisted dying is to become law

If the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is to become law, it needs robust safeguards and must be able to work in practice.

11 Feb 2025

Westminster update: Law Society mental health amendment debated

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in parliament and across Whitehall. This week: Debate on our amendment to Mental Health Bill, MPs press for court backlog action, new inquiry into export-led growth, EU mobility scheme.

06 Feb 2025

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