Press releases

We've published the outcomes from our lawtech, ethics and the rule of law discussion paper, unveiling a set of principles and guidance that would be beneficial for the solicitors’ profession.

The government has announced that some Nightingale courts have had their leases extended until April 2022. We welcome the increased court capacity but find it very difficult to see how any extended hours could work.

Details of our agreement with the Rome Bar.

We welcome the House of Commons Justice Committee report on the future of legal aid, which shines a light on the problems blighting the legal aid system.

We're concerned that the Judicial Review and Courts Bill risks weakening checks on power

Professional jobs are on the up, but the lack of diversity is stalling progression in professional services. Hybrid and flexible working could provide an opportunity to change the status quo.

The Nationality and Borders Bill risks jeopardising Britain’s global reputation for justice.

Providers of training contracts and QWE should pay aspiring solicitors £20,217 outside London and £22,794 in the capital, the Law Society warned ahead of the SQE launch.

We've responded to official figures showing that just 1% of England and Wales' judiciary is Black – a figure that hasn’t shifted since 2014.

As nationwide restrictions are set to be lifted, we caution that retaining some restrictions in courts may be necessary to enable them to run safely and efficiently.