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Legal aid means test review – Law Society response

Each year fewer and fewer people are eligible for legal aid. The legal aid means test has not been updated in line with inflation since...

Response to independent review of criminal legal aid – Law Society response

The government's current funding proposals for criminal legal aid are woefully inadequate – 40% below the bare minimum recommended overall.

Basis period reform provisional figures consultation – Law Society response

We responded to HMRC's consultation on easements for taxpayers who will need to submit provisional figures in their tax returns as a result of basis...

Reminder of new CGT payment and reporting deadlines

Make sure your clients follow the new deadlines for paying capital gains tax (CGT) after selling (or otherwise disposing of) a residential property in the...

Multi-Party Action Information Service

We run the Multi-Party Action Information Service, a central database of information about multi-party actions (MPAs) and group litigation orders (GLOs) that have been made...

SRA consultation on health and wellbeing at work rules – Law Society response

We've responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) consultation on changes to its health and wellbeing at work rules.

Shaking up SLAPPs – time for action

Action is needed on strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPS) to level the playing field between parties and protect the administration of justice.

SRA keeping of the roll consultation – Law Society response

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is consulting on a proposal to change how it manages members on the roll of solicitors. Read our response.

Law for free? Why and how to do pro bono work as an in-house lawyer

Doing pro bono work can be challenging, but immensely rewarding. Sarah Oliver Scemla, director and assistant general counsel at Bank of America, explains the benefits...

A presidency like no other: interview with I. Stephanie Boyce

I. Stephanie Boyce sits down to discuss her historical term as president, the challenges of working in-house, not giving up, and what her next step...

Rwanda and refugee rights: six things to know about the Nationality and Borders Act

The Nationality and Borders Act became law in April 2022, making sweeping changes to the UK asylum system. Here are six key things you should...

Queen’s speech: what does it mean for solicitors and the law?

Our public affairs team highlights some of the key bills from the Queen's speech 2022, outlining those most relevant to solicitors in the government’s legislative...

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