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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.

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.

How one immigration firm responded to riots

Following the riots in August 2024, we shared our concerns for the safety of some legal professionals, after threats emerged on social media. Ono Okeregha,...

Threats to lawyers

We are continuing to support our members and have been contacting the solicitors’ firms and advice agencies on the target list to ensure they are...

Riots and attacks on lawyers

Our response on behalf of our members as a number of solicitors' firms and advice agencies are on a list of targets for further protest...

What the king’s speech means for law and justice

The new UK government has set out an ambitious legislative plan and we are pleased to see the criminal justice system is on its agenda....

King's Speech: tackling justice system crisis must be a priority

The new UK government has set out an ambitious legislative plan and we are pleased to see the criminal justice system is on their agenda.

Golden opportunity for parliament to improve Rwanda Bill

Members of Parliament (MPs) have a golden opportunity on Monday (15 April) to make crucial changes to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill...

Drastic blow to rule of law and justice if Rwanda Bill amendments are not accepted

The Law Society warn it would be a drastic blow if the government fails to accept amendments to its ill-advised asylum Bill.

UN experts concerned Rwanda Bill will threaten judicial independence

UN special rapporteurs are concerned the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill overrides the power of the judiciary to rule independently and apply the...

No evidence Rwanda is yet a safe country for asylum seekers

No evidence has been provided to show that Rwanda is yet a safe country to send asylum seekers to.

Civil legal aid: millions still without access to justice

New research published by the Law Society of England and Wales reveals millions are still unable to access justice when they need it, as charities...

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