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Preparing for the new video hearings service

Remote hearings will change in 2024. Claire Jukes from HMCTS explains what steps you can take now to prepare.

New chair's experience invaluable to help tackle criminal justice system crisis

The Law Society has welcomed the election of Andy Slaughter as new chair of the Justice Select Committee.

Proposed revision of the Supreme Court Rules – Law Society response

We’ve responded to the Supreme Court UK (UKSC) consultation on proposals to revise the Supreme Court Rules.

New justice secretary: new opportunity for our justice system

The president of the Law Society of England and Wales, Nick Emmerson, congratulated the new justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, on her appointment.

Clearing record criminal court backlogs must be a priority for next government

Alarming new figures released today show the backlog of cases in our criminal courts continue to grow leaving victims and defendants waiting years for justice.

Small claims taking more than a year to reach trial

New data published today* shows an access to justice crisis for individuals and small businesses as the County Courts battle delays, with cases now taking...

Crown Court backlog causes exposed

Urgent action is needed to reduce the Crown Court backlog which is extending misery for victims and defendants

Backlogs continue to spiral in crisis-ridden criminal justice system

The crisis-ridden criminal justice system is failing victims and defendants with huge court delays continuing to spiral.

Justice Select Committee probate inquiry – Law Society response

Our response to the Justice Select Committee's probate inquiry.

Spring budget: family law given investment, but criminal legal aid funding absent

The UK government has announced its spring budget, where it said it will invest in its early legal advice pilot. However, investment in the justice...

Dealing with court backlogs must be HMCTS priority

HM Courts and Tribunals Service is making sensible decisions about prioritising work given the dual challenges it faces.

Spring budget 2024 – Law Society response

We’ve submitted our recommendations to the government on how they can use the spring budget to maximise the economic value of legal services.

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