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What is the European Court of Justice and why does it matter?07 Jul 2021

Brexit and the law report16 Jan 2017

Departure from retained EU case law by UK courts and tribunals – Law Society response07 Jul 2021
Independent Human Rights Act Review05 Mar 2021
Judicial review reform05 May 2021

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Planning and environmental
Consultation response

DEFRA consultation on amending the CPR to establish environmental review – Law Society response

We've responded to DEFRA's consultation on amending the Civil Procedure Rules to establish environmental review.

10 Sep 2021

Rule of law
Press release

New bill risks weakening checks on power

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

21 Jul 2021

Diversity and inclusion
Press release

Urgent action needed to challenge continuing lack of diversity in judiciary

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.

15 Jul 2021

Human rights
Podcast

Fighting for rights – UNISON v the Lord Chancellor (the tribunal fees case)

This podcast explores UNISON’s fight for rights and what the Supreme Court’s judgment means for access to justice.

07 Jul 2021

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