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Respond to the consultation on civil legal aid fees by 21 March

Share your views on the UK government’s proposals to increase civil legal aid fees and help make this vital public service more sustainable.

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,...

Imran Khan KC talks racism, Stephen Lawrence and legal aid

Imran Khan KC started working in the community, fighting against racism and injustice when he was a teenager. So, when he took on the Stephen...

Tender for civil legal aid contracts reopens

Civil legal aid providers now have another opportunity to bid for contracts, with no fixed deadline to apply.

Civil legal aid: first increase to fees in 28 years welcomed

The UK government’s £20 million a year investment will increase civil legal aid fees for immigration and housing, but there is still more to do.

Urgent need to fund legal help for renters at risk of eviction

As the housing crisis worsens, we call for immediate investment in the justice system to support reform of the rental market.

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