Key decisions on the future of criminal legal aid must be taken before expecting firms to bid for new 10-year contracts.

Key decisions on the future of criminal legal aid must be taken before expecting firms to bid for new 10-year contracts with the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).

We have serious concerns about the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) proposals to further develop its financial penalties framework.

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We're calling on the government to address the problems in our crumbling criminal justice system by adopting our policy recommendations. Due to many years of underinvestment our criminal justice ...

Our civil legal aid research outlines the steps the UK government can take to increase access to legal advice and reduce costs to public services.

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Transparency is important; it helps to ensure accountability, highlight where progress has been made, and encourage efforts to continue. Pay gap reporting is one transparency measure. It is a tool ...

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The Law Society is the independent professional body for solicitors. Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales. Maximise your ...

I’ve been instructed by a client to draw up a will and prepare a lasting power of attorney. Would the appointed attorney be entitled to a copy of the donor’s will? The property and financial affairs ...