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Civil legal aid: first increase to fees in 28 years welcomed

The UK government’s £20 million a year investment will increase civil legal aid fees for immigration and housing, but there is still more to do.

First increase to civil legal aid fees in nearly 30 years welcomed, but still more to do says Law Society

The Ministry of Justice has today announced a £20 million investment to increase civil legal aid fees for immigration and housing.

Government must do more to reform mental health law

While the Mental Health Bill marks a positive step towards mental health reform, the government must support new legislation with more funding, more clarity and...

Westminster update: peers raise our concerns on data protection

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.

Industrial strategy consultation – Law Society response

We asked the UK government to prioritise legal services in its new industrial strategy, Invest 2035.

The Law Society responds to the industrial strategy consultation

The legal sector is a powerhouse of growth and innovation and should be a priority in the UK government’s new industrial strategy.

Law Society publishes guidance on disability terminology

To coincide with Disability History Month, the Law Society of England and Wales has published guidance on disability terminology and language to support employers and...

Lawyers in Iran face perpetual state of fear

An absolute disregard of the rule of law and dismantling of the justice system in Iran has left lawyers subject to systemic persecution.

Meet the Junior Solicitors Network committee

Meet the members of our Junior Solicitors Network advisory committee.

How AI is reshaping the future of legal practice

Using the right AI tools could help law firms to transform the way they operate, says Access Legal's Stu White.

“Inadequate” risk assessments put firms at risk of regulatory action

Find out what steps you and your firm can take to avoid common anti-money laundering and financial sanctions issues.

Re-accreditation

Find out how to get re-accredited under our Immigration and Asylum Law Accreditation.

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