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Westminster update: Justice Select Committee investigates the regulation of the legal…

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

05 Dec 2023

Are mental health and capacity laws at risk of being 'toxic'?

In the wake of the Britney Spears conservatorship hearing, Leanne Maskell looks at the Mental Capacity Act and the rule of law here in the UK.

22 Nov 2023

Secondary trauma and pro bono

Pro bono work may involve supporting vulnerable or at-risk clients, which can impact volunteers’ own mental health. Claire Butler and Nina Garnham discuss the risks and how to protect your wellbeing.

20 Nov 2023

Solicitor suspended for ‘inept’ failure to prevent fraud

Peter Rodd considers a case where a solicitor found themselves in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT). Breaches of the SRA Principles were alleged, involving failing to prevent fraud in a property matter.

10 Nov 2023

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