Press releases

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Stay protects vulnerable tenants from eviction

News that the government has announced a stay on evictions until 23 August is an important step to protect vulnerable tenants.

09 Jun 2020
Solicitors consulted as Law Society reveals plans to cut £3m in its share of PC fee

The annual consultation with solicitors about their Practising Certificate Fee launches today with the Law Society going further than ever before to keep the amount down.

08 Jun 2020
Racism has no place in our society

A statement from the Law Society president, vice president, deputy vice president and chief executive in response to George Floyd’s death.

04 Jun 2020
New guidance for conveyancers underpins efforts to kickstart housing market (Wales)

Guidance for conveyancers to support government plans to re-open the housing market, enabling people to move home safely, was today unveiled by the Law Society of England and Wales.

29 May 2020
If bail reforms blown off track, injustice must surely follow

Our consultation response urges government to keep urgent bail reforms on track despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 May 2020
New guidance for conveyancers underpins efforts to kickstart housing market

Guidance for conveyancers to support government plans to re-open the housing market, enabling people to move home safely, was today unveiled by the Law Society of England and Wales.

29 May 2020
Lawtech ‘sandbox’ a huge boost to innovation

We welcome a new initiative striving to transform the UK legal sector through tech.

21 May 2020
Jury trials right to resume if safety allows it – Law Society responds

We welcome plans to resume jury trials this month, but reassert the utmost importance of good hygiene, appropriate distance and compliance with all relevant guidance.

11 May 2020
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