All Law Society activity articles – Page 15
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OpinionLetters roundup: 24 February 2023
Crypto protections, judging war crimes and sitting pretty in the library: your letters to the editor.
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NewsLegal aid: Society seeks permission to challenge Raab in court
Chancery Lane says it will do everything in its power to secure fair deal for solicitors on criminal legal aid fees.
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ProfileLeading light
Law Society chief executive Ian Jeffery talks to Paul Rogerson about leadership, law and serving the profession.
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NewsRushed pace of reform putting pressure on courts
Reforms must not come at the expense of justice, Law Society says.
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NewsRecruitment opens for diversity scheme to support aspiring lawyers
Law Society president encourages aspiring solicitors facing particular challenges to apply.
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News'Get on board Hague 19 ASAP,' Law Society tells government
Chancery Lane wants the UK ultimately to rejoin the broader Lugano Convention on jurisdiction and cross-border enforcement.
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NewsTrade deal ‘could liberalise Korea legal market’
Law Society responds to consultation on enhanced UK-Republic of Korea trade agreement.
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NewsMurder trial adjourned for three days 'because heating not working'
Home affairs committee told criminal justice system creaking due to decades of underfunding.
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OpinionLGBTQ+ History Month: a time to look to the past to inform our future
It is important to gain more insight into our profession and get a greater understanding of the experiences of LGBTQ+ lawyers.
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NewsSociety slams retained EU law 'sunset' measure
Retained EU Law Bill a 'recipe for bad law-making'.
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NewsMPs told of court chaos because of duty solicitor crisis
Law Society president Lubna Shuja highlights consequences of criminal legal aid exodus.
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NewsBig majority of Conservative voters support legal aid - poll
Law Society president Lubna Shuja says government 'swimming against the tide of its own voters'.
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NewsRaab faces judicial review over criminal legal aid fees
Law Society sends pre-action protocol letter telling lord chancellor to rethink 'unlawful and irrational' decision.
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NewsCalling all mariners
There are spaces available on three of the Law Society Yacht Club's trips this year.
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News'Leaky ceilings, disgusting toilets, no heating': state of court buildings exposed
Law Society surveyed hundreds of solicitors on whether court infrastructure is fit for purpose.
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NewsCautious welcome for SRA’s indemnity proposals
Solicitors Indemnity Fund replacement must meet three key principles, Law Society says.
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NewsLegal bodies unhappy with LeO’s 10% budget rise
Law Society and licensed conveyancers regulator continue to have reservations about ombudsman's performance.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: National Board for Wales
In a positive and proactive move to remain at the forefront of complex political and legal developments across the jurisdiction of England and Wales, the Law Society has transitioned its old Wales Committee to a new, stronger National Board for Wales.