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Funding family courts would free 4,000 children from legal limbo

The Law Society of England and Wales supports the NAO report on the family court system and the recommendations made to free thousands of children...

Domestic Abuse Advocacy Scheme – register as a qualified legal representative

Find out how to register for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Domestic Abuse Advocacy Scheme.

Children deprived of their liberty require better access to legal aid

The Law Society of England and Wales welcomes the reduction in family court backlogs and delays.

Apply for the 2025 King's Counsel competition

The 2025 King’s Counsel competition is open from 14 March to 25 April. We encourage all eligible solicitors to apply.

“Preparation, preparation, preparation”: how Imran Khan became a KC

King’s counsel (KC) is an award for excellence in advocacy in the highest courts of England and Wales. Solicitor advocates have been eligible to apply...

Law Commission consultation on disabled children's social care – Law Society response

We've responded to the Law Commission's consultation on disabled children's social care. We welcome proposed reforms to clarify the law and improve access to support,...

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