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Independent review of the criminal courts call for evidence – Law Society response

We’ve responded to Sir Brian Leveson's call for evidence for the independent review of the criminal courts.

Westminster update: Law Society mental health amendment debated

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in parliament and across Whitehall. This week: Debate...

Don’t waste precious time and resources on intermediate court, warns Law Society

An additional court structure is not the answer to the backlog crisis, the Law Society has warned.

Sentencing Review call for evidence – Law Society response

We’re responding to the UK government’s call for evidence on the independent sentencing review.

Small claims mediation

Mediation to be made compulsory in many small claims cases worth less than £10,000. Find out what you need to know.

Westminster update: Ministry of Justice chief reveals court backlog target will be missed

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: court...

Westminster update: criminal courts review announced

Your weekly update on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: criminal courts review, MPs apply pressure on courts...

Investment crucial to cut backlog and ensure timely justice is delivered

If the public is to get the fair, efficient and timely justice we deserve, there must be sustained investment in all parts of the crisis-hit...

Westminster update: evidence to Parliament on digital assets

Your weekly update on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: evidence on digital assets, new ministers appointed, smart...

“Justice doesn’t just mean a ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ verdict. Justice means doing the right thing for people”

Richard Atkinson, president of the Law Society, reflects on the meaning of justice, how the “awful state” of criminal courts can divulge a case verdict,...

Industrial strategy consultation – Law Society response

We asked the UK government to prioritise legal services in its new industrial strategy, Invest 2035.

Justice system: lord chancellor must “spend to save”

We welcome more investment in justice but warn that increased funding across the system is needed to avoid collapse.

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