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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
The Law Society's response to the Attorney General’s consultation on revisions to guidelines on disclosure in criminal cases

We have responded to the Attorney General’s consultation on revisions to guidelines on disclosure in criminal cases, and the associated Code of Practice.

30 Sep 2020

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Law under lockdown: COVID-19 measures, access to justice and vulnerable people

In a new report, the Law Society of England and Wales analyses the impact of measures on the ability of vulnerable people to access justice and legal advice during the pandemic.

25 Sep 2020
Legal Services Board new strategy development - Law Society response

The Law Society has responded to the Legal Services Board's new strategy development.

06 Sep 2020
How a London legal advice centre coped during lockdown

Elaine Vignoli, chief executive officer of the South Westminster Legal Advice Centre, discusses how lockdown hit as their advice centre was moving and what happened next.

03 Sep 2020
Solicitors’ leaders launch legal action against the Legal Aid Agency

Solicitors’ leaders have lodged a judicial review against the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) after they failed to consult properly around a decision to move legal aid cost assessments in-house.

03 Sep 2020
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