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Reform of the Mental Health Act must be properly funded

Proposed changes to the mental health system must be properly funded to be effective, the Law Society of England and Wales warned following publication of the Mental Health Act White Paper.

15 Jan 2021
Urgent action call for courts as COVID safety fears grow

We've called for urgent action including a possible two-week pause of non-custodial court work amid escalating safety concerns.

15 Jan 2021
Legal Ombudsman’s budget proposal out of kilter with reality

Asking for a 19% budget hike for the Legal Ombudsman service in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis is unrealistic and poorly timed.

15 Jan 2021
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Law Society judicial review secures Legal Aid Agency rethink

We are pleased to have secured a change in the Legal Aid Agency's approach to legal aid costs.

13 Jan 2021
Solicitors back changes to Law Society governance

We're pleased to see members have voted overwhelmingly to introduce term limits and constituency reforms for our governing council.

11 Jan 2021
More needs to be done to incentivise commonhold, warns Law Society

We are pleased to see home ownership reforms announced by the government today but there needs to be more incentives for developers, lenders and buyers for commonhold ownership.

07 Jan 2021
Safety the priority as the wheels of justice keep turning

As courts and tribunals continue to run during the COVID-19 pandemic, safety of staff must be a top priority.

06 Jan 2021
Don’t forget digital assets when making a will

Our new research shows just over a quarter of people know what happens to their digital assets when they die and why to include them in their will.

06 Jan 2021
Brexit deal: the work has only just begun warns Law Society

We welcome news of a free trade agreement, but warn that more work is needed to facilitate the vital role of the legal sector.

24 Dec 2020
Legal aid anomaly corrected after means test court challenge

The MoJ has made a long overdue change to the legal aid means test, removing a rule that counted mortgage debt as assets.

18 Dec 2020
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