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Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.

The Law Society In Parliament
February 16, 2018
The Law Society In Parliament

The first of a new series of regular updates on the Law Society's parliamentary work

SRA Handbook Reform Phase Two Consultation
February 16, 2018
SRA Handbook Reform Phase Two Consultation

Law Society voices concerns in their response to latest Handbook consultation

Response To The Sentencing Code Consultation
February 16, 2018
Response To The Sentencing Code Consultation

The Law Society has responded to the Law Commission's consultation

Northallerton Court Closure: Views Needed Urgently
February 15, 2018
Northallerton Court Closure: Views Needed Urgently

Law Society seeking view on HMCTS' proposed closure of Northallerton Magistrates' Court

Law Society Calls For Reinstatement Of Legal Aid For Early Advice
February 8, 2018
Law Society Calls For Reinstatement Of Legal Aid For Early Advice

Add your voice by writing to your MP using the Society's online tool

Improved Access To Justice In Domestic Violence Cases
February 7, 2018
Improved Access To Justice In Domestic Violence Cases

The availability of Legal Aid in domestic abuse cases is set to improve following reforms to LASPO

Law Society Responds To Civil Justice Council ADR Interim Report
February 2, 2018
Law Society Responds To Civil Justice Council ADR Interim Report

Report looked at the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution in civil justice

Legal Ombudsman's Business Plan Consultation
February 2, 2018
Legal Ombudsman's Business Plan Consultation

Law Society responds to Legal Ombudsman's proposed business plan and budget for 2018/19

Owning Up To Mistakes - Event Highlights Video
February 1, 2018
Owning Up To Mistakes - Event Highlights Video

View highlights from the Law Society's recent Owning Up To Mistakes event
 

Bring Back Legal Aid For Early Advice
January 26, 2018
Bring Back Legal Aid For Early Advice

Law Society creates new animation in support of their early advice campaign