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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Implementing the Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances – Law Society response

The UK Intellectual Property Office consulted on the introduction of enhanced rights for performers in films, television programmes and music videos. Read our response.

Implementing increases to selected court and tribunal fees – Law Society response

We’ve responded to a government consultation on proposals to increase selected court and tribunal fees.

Office of Legal Complaints 2024/27 strategy and 2024/25 business plan – Law Society response

The Office of Legal Complaints is consulting on its draft 2024/27 strategy and 2024/25 business plan and budget for the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) service.

Law Commission consultation on making a will – Law Society response

The Law Commission is consulting on reforms to enable electronic wills and to the rule that a marriage or civil partnership revokes a will.

SRA arrangements for regulation of CILEX members – Law Society response

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) proposals on regulation of Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) members could risk consumer confusion and lead to a loss of...

LSB consultation on first-tier complaints – Law Society response

The Legal Services Board is consulting on proposals to replace its requirements and guidance on first-tier complaints handling.

CILEX consultation on enhancing consumer trust and confidence – Law Society response

Proposals from CILEX to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) are seriously misguided and fail to consider the wider regulatory context.

LSB consultation on technology and innovation guidance – Law Society response

We have responded to the Legal Services Board (LSB) consultation on its draft statutory guidance on promoting technology and innovation to improve access to legal...

HM Treasury review of the AML and CTF supervisory regime – Law Society response

HM Treasury is consulting on four models for reforming the UK's anti-money laundering (AML) supervisory regime. Find out what this means for solicitors and firms.

Evidence in sexual offence prosecutions – Law Society response

Following the government's Rape Review, the Law Commission is examining the trial process and to consider the law, guidance and practice relating to the use...

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