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Legal services sector: Good progress on LGBT+ equality and visibility but still much more to do

A landmark survey into the experiences of LGBT+ lawyers and LGBT+ equality in the profession conducted by the Law Society of England and Wales has identified significant progress, but more is needed.

17 Sep 2021
New lord chancellor takes over at pivotal time for the justice system

The Law Society welcomed Dominic Raab to his new role as lord chancellor and secretary of state for justice.

16 Sep 2021
New bill must not undermine access to justice

The government must guard against the new Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill undermining access to justice.

13 Sep 2021
New bill still leaves leaseholders facing cladding crisis

We are concerned that the Building Safety Bill still leaves leaseholders bearing the brunt of the cladding crisis.

09 Sep 2021
Most vulnerable should be key consideration in any changes to most important legal document

We warn that proposed changes to lasting powers of attorney risk undermining vital safeguards for the most vulnerable people.

09 Sep 2021
Fixing costs would blow a hole in access to justice

Government should rethink plans to limit costs that can be recovered in civil litigation cases

08 Sep 2021
SQE: landmark new route to qualifying as solicitor launches

The SRA's new qualification route for aspiring solicitors has launched.

01 Sep 2021
Afghans at risk urgently need viable UK visa and asylum process

Clarification is needed now on UK entry clearance for people at risk under the new Taliban rule in Afghanistan.

20 Aug 2021
Law Society presidential election result in

Nick Emmerson is the next Law Society deputy vice president taking office in October.

19 Aug 2021
Legal professionals in Afghanistan must be given safe passage to and settlement in the UK

Judges, other legal professionals and human rights defenders working in Afghanistan must be supported by the UK government and offered safe passage, safety and, wherever possible, asylum in the UK as the Taliban cements control over the country.

18 Aug 2021
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