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Reform of the Mental Health Act must be properly funded

Proposed changes to the mental health system must be properly funded to be effective, the Law Society of England and Wales warned following publication of the Mental Health Act White Paper.

15 Jan 2021
Law Society research – 7% of respondents made or updated their will during the first COVID-19 lockdown

We've unveiled new research that shows 7% of respondents made or updated their will during the first UK-wide COVID-19 lockdown.

02 Dec 2020

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Access to justice and diversity central to the future of legal services

We warn that the role of legal services in recovery from the pandemic should be advanced by access to justice for the most vulnerable.

25 Nov 2020
Improving your financial deputyship application to the Court of Protection

We look at how you can improve your financial deputyship application to the Court of Protection.

14 Oct 2020
Law under lockdown: COVID-19 measures, access to justice and vulnerable people

In a new report, the Law Society of England and Wales analyses the impact of measures on the ability of vulnerable people to access justice and legal advice during the pandemic.

25 Sep 2020
Mental capacity and coronavirus legislation

We’re working to ensure that the new coronavirus legislation is used appropriately, protecting the rights of vulnerable people.

24 Apr 2020