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Upholding rights through independent courts key to democracy

An essential element of democracy requires that anyone who is affected by the decisions of public bodies is able to raise a challenge in the courts, said the Law Society of England and Wales.

26 Oct 2020
Lockdown enforcement powers resume in Wales

New lockdown restrictions in Wales to come into force on 23 October.

23 Oct 2020
Well-deserved gongs for solicitors making a difference in challenging times

We're delighted to announce the winners of the Law Society's Excellence Awards.

16 Oct 2020
New Law Society president inaugurated

David Greene has been inaugurated as the 176th president of the Law Society.

15 Oct 2020
Solicitors get to vote on proposals to reform the Law Society's council

Solicitor members will be able to vote on new reforms for the Law Society's governing council.

15 Oct 2020
Do not penalise solicitors because of financial crime

Plans to hit the legal profession with a levy have prompted solicitors’ leaders to warn of an unjustified negative impact on the sector.

14 Oct 2020
Lawtech, ethics and the rule of law discussion paper calls on the profession

Against the backdrop of Legal Geek’s annual virtual conference, the Law Society of England and Wales today launched its LawTech, Ethics and the Rule of Law discussion paper.

13 Oct 2020
Do not knock down a pillar of our democracy – warns Law Society

We are concerned that judicial reviews will not be effective or possible in the future, despite being a key part of democracy.

06 Oct 2020
Legal profession must be more open about experiencing menopause at work

More openness about the menopause and workplace support is needed, said the Law Society of England and Wales.

30 Sep 2020
House of Commons approves direct challenge to rule of law

We warn that the Internal Market Bill gives the government unprecedented scope to destabilise the rule of law.

30 Sep 2020
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