Consultation responses

We respond to consultations from government departments and other organisations to influence changes in the law on behalf of our members.

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Compulsory purchase: compensation reforms – Law Society response

We've responded to the government's consultation on reforms to the compulsory purchase order regime.

Increasing use of mediation in the civil justice system – Law Society response

Mediation will be compulsory in most civil small claims (up to £10,000) under government proposals. Feed in to our response before Friday 9 September...

Civil Justice Council costs consultation – Law Society response

Help shape changes to civil legal costs by sharing your views and data by September 2022.

Changes to the Mental Capacity Act code of practice – Law Society response

We've responded to the government's consultation on proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act code of practice.

LSB regulatory performance assessment framework – Law Society response

Independent Human Rights Act Review call for evidence – Law Society response

We've responded to the Independent Human Rights Act Review call for evidence.

Human Rights Act reform: a modern bill of rights consultation – Law Society response

We've responded to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) consultation on reforming the Human Rights Act. We do not believe there is a case for the...

SRA business plan and budget 2022/23 consultation – Law Society response

We welcome the SRA's strategic priorities in principle. However, we’re concerned by plans to increase its fining powers by more than 1,000% and introduce new...

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.

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...

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