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Record Crown Court backlog as long wait for justice continues
Latest figures released show the Crown Court backlog has hit a new record high of more than 65,000 cases.
12 Oct 2023
Nick Emmerson becomes 179th president of the Law Society
On Wednesday 11 October, Nick Emmerson became the 179th president of the Law Society of England and Wales.
11 Oct 2023
Nick Emmerson becomes Law Society president
Nick Emmerson was inaugurated as the 179th president of the Law Society of England and Wales, as the organisation nears its 200th anniversary year.
11 Oct 2023
Mental health legislation needs urgent reforms
As we celebrate World Mental Health Day, it is critical that we recognise the urgent need to reform the Mental Health Act.
10 Oct 2023
President reflects on tenure on last full day
Today (10 October) marks the last full day for the Law Society’s President Lubna Shuja. She has used her term to defend the profession from...
10 Oct 2023
Saluting our Sisters: celebrating Black History Month 2023
Join us in celebrating the contribution of black women to the legal profession and wider society as we embrace this year’s Black History Month theme:...
09 Oct 2023
Law Society publishes proposals to reform civil justice
The Law Society of England and Wales has published a Green Paper – 21st Century Justice Project – outlining policy proposals to fix the civil...
09 Oct 2023
Tender for civil legal aid contracts 2024
Civil legal aid providers have until 17 October 2023 to bid for contracts that will start in September 2024.
09 Oct 2023
Legal aid restrictions for clients with multiple problems – we intervene
Homeless clients with separate care needs should be able to get legal help for their care needs if they have multiple, distinct legal problems, the...
03 Oct 2023
10 ways AI is changing law firm management
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly present in the legal profession. Declan Peters and the Lawyer Portal look at how to effectively harness its potential...
02 Oct 2023
SRA takes control of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has taken control of the running of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF), meaning solicitors’ clients will continue to be able...
02 Oct 2023
Law Society concerned over fixed recoverable costs rollout
We are concerned with the extension of fixed recoverable costs (FRCs) and have urgently sought clarity from government on the regime.
02 Oct 2023
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