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It’s our priority to defend the profession against attacks from those in power

No lawyer should be criticised or targeted for doing their job. We’re working to robustly defend the profession, challenge rhetoric from politicians and counter perceptions...

Professional Enablers Taskforce should not detract from unworkable Illegal Migration Act

The government, regulators and law enforcement agencies already have the powers they need to deal with immigration advisers engaged in misconduct.

Law Society and Bar Council joint statement on Jacqueline McKenzie

Immigration solicitor Jacqueline McKenzie wrote in the Guardian this week about her experience when Conservative Central Headquarters shared a dossier of information about her with...

Illegal Migration Act becomes law

Despite the Act passing through parliament, our work to advocate for the profession and for the rule of law has not stopped.

Illegal Migration Act unworkable despite passing through Parliament

We warn that the Illegal Migration Act will be unworkable despite passing through Parliament.

Defective and dangerous legislation must be changed before it passes into law

Six key issues with the Illegal Migration Bill must be dealt with before it passes into law, the Law Society has warned.

Bill of Rights Bill scrapped

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk KC has today announced in the House of Commons that the government will not be proceeding with the Bill of Rights...

Parliamentary briefing: Illegal Migration Bill - second reading

We've prepared a briefing on the Illegal Migration Bill following its second reading on 10 May. It includes our concerns relating to compliance with international...

Illegal Migration Bill Last minute too narrow proposal for legal aid

The government has announced it has launched a consultation in relation to legal aid fees in the Illegal Migration Bill.

G7 bar leaders express support for the people of Ukraine and highlight the importance of an independent legal profession

Law Society president Lubna Shuja joined her G7 counterparts to condemn the war in Ukraine and call on governments and regulators of our respective professions...

Parliamentary briefing: Illegal Migration Bill

We've prepared a briefing on the Illegal Migration Bill, which includes our concerns about the Bill's compatibility with our international obligations, how it affects the...

How solicitors and firms are supporting displaced Ukrainian lawyers

We brought together over 100 displaced Ukrainian lawyers and 24 major employers to create networking, employment and training opportunities.

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