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Westminster update: Ministry of Justice chief reveals court backlog target will be missed

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: court...

Criminal legal aid funding increase a step forward for vital public service

UK government plans to increase criminal legal aid rates for solicitors by a further 12% are a boost to the profession and access to justice.

Investment crucial to cut backlog and ensure timely justice is delivered

If the public is to get the fair, efficient and timely justice we deserve, there must be sustained investment in all parts of the crisis-hit...

“Justice doesn’t just mean a ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ verdict. Justice means doing the right thing for people”

Richard Atkinson, president of the Law Society, reflects on the meaning of justice, how the “awful state” of criminal courts can divulge a case verdict,...

Welcome first step to tackle criminal legal aid crisis

Additional funding described as the first step to stabilise the criminal legal aid sector has been welcomed by the Law Society.

Autumn budget 2024: what it means for solicitors and clients

On 30 October, the chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the UK government’s autumn budget, announcing a suite of tax rises as she sought to fill a...

Justice system: lord chancellor must “spend to save”

We welcome more investment in justice but warn that increased funding across the system is needed to avoid collapse.

Further justice cuts untenable, warns Law Society

Ahead of the autumn budget, the Law Society has warned that further Ministry of Justice cuts are untenable.

Unseen burdens: managing vicarious trauma in legal practice

Solicitors working with trauma victims often face vicarious trauma. Three legal professionals share their experiences and practical steps for managing vicarious trauma.

Five GCSEs and crippling anxiety: how Josh Ackroyd became a senior Crown prosecutor

When Josh left school at 16, he never imagined he would become a solicitor. Find out how he overcame anxiety and qualified with the help...

Criminal legal aid: rushed tender process risks deepening crisis

Key decisions on the future of criminal legal aid must be taken before expecting firms to bid for new 10-year contracts with the Legal Aid...

Richard Atkinson becomes 180th president of the Law Society

On Wednesday 9 October, Richard Atkinson became the 180th president of the Law Society of England and Wales.

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