Press releases

The Ministry of Defence may hope to make it harder to prosecute members of the armed forces for serious offences such as torture, but this move is not backed by public opinion.

The Law Society has issued a series of warnings ahead of the closure of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) on 30 September 2021.

Overall, we support the National Security and Investment Bill, its clear intention to control foreign investments that may have national security implications, and the need for safeguards.

The Law Society Group today published its gender pay gap report for 2020.

With six months to go until the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is introduced, we are keen to make the profession fully aware of the changes to the routes to qualification.

Solicitors' leaders warned today that employers and employees need detailed guidance from the government over its COVID-status certification plans.

The Law Society Awards 2021 are now open for entries with 20 categories to choose from, covering individual, team, and firm awards.

On 30 March 2021, a report on the impact of coronavirus on courts and tribunals in England and Wales was published by the House of Lords Constitution Committee

Solicitors’ leaders today welcomed the Legal Services Board’s (LSB) 2021-2022 strategy and business plan, which will focus on diversity, inclusion and transparency in the profession.

We welcome the government’s new family mediation voucher scheme and the continued commitment to helping minimise conflict between separating couples.