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Time-limited permitted development rights – Law Society response

We responded to a government consultation on extending time-limited permitted development rights and supporting defence infrastructure.

28 Sep 2023

Environmental Outcomes Reports consultation – Law Society response

We’ve responded to a government consultation on proposals for a new system environmental assessment.

28 Sep 2023

COP27: what were the key legal outcomes and successes?

World leaders and delegates came together at COP27 to coordinate their fights to end the climate crisis. But what do their decisions mean for the legal profession? Alasdair Cameron, policy adviser and COP attendee, discusses the key results.

27 Jun 2023

Technical consultation on the Infrastructure Levy - Law Society response

We've responded to a government consultation on proposed changes to the current system of developer contributions.

20 Jun 2023

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