Hopefully I have explained that there isn’t a ‘typical’ judge and that the judiciary welcomes people from all backgrounds. I can definitely see the look of relief on people’s faces when they walk into ...
Rosemin Keshvani is a Law Society Council member; she helped develop our exhibition, On the front line for justice. She ...
In 2020, Maksim Znak was arrested and jailed for 10 years, simply for doing his job. Ever since, his sister Iryna has been advocating for justice. Following the opening of our exhibition ‘On the ...
Our response to the Department for Business and Trade consultation on enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers.
In immigration law you can’t guarantee a win, but you have to be strong and hopeful for your clients. Even if they do get refused, you’re someone they can lean on. They're living on hope. So why can't ...
Solicitors must follow the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Code of Conduct. It’s a set of rules to make sure solicitors treat you fairly and professionally. You can complain if you are not ...
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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is proposing new safeguards, accreditations and standards for private prosecutors. The MoJ proposes aligning private prosecution standards with Crown Prosecution Service ...
Attacks on lawyers’ freedom of expression silence the voices essential to upholding justice and accountability, according to a new Law Society report.
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Online Procedure (Core Rules and Pilot Schemes) Rules 2026 consultation – Law Society response
We responded to the Online Procedure Rule Committee’s (OPRC) consultation on the draft Online Procedure (Core Rules and Pilot Schemes) Rules 2026.
The Law Society of England and Wales is supportive of the Online Procedure Rule Committee’s (OPRC) first Online Procedure Rules which simplifies online proceedings. The committee is also encouraged to ...
We responded to the Ministry of Justice’s call for evidence for the post-implementation review of the Whiplash Reforms Programme.
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