All Law Society activity articles – Page 2
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OpinionMental health reform has not fully addressed patients' rights
The Mental Health Bill must be supported by sufficient funding, clarity and safeguards in order to provide patients with the dignity, respect and access to justice they deserve.
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OpinionLocal law societies: the profession's unsung heroes
Societies keep solicitors connected and supported - we should cherish their work.
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NewsChancery Lane condemns SRA’s client account plans
Law Society responds to SRA consultation on client money and compensation fund.
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NewsSociety warns against cuts to apprenticeship funding
Some 3,000 people have begun legal apprenticeships so far - but the government plans to exclude level 7 scheme from the levy.
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OpinionLetters roundup
An archaic silk system, family mediator accreditation and the Law Society's 200th anniversary: your letters to the editor.
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NewsSafeguards needed on assisted dying - Law Society
Legal aid should be available to all seeking legal advice on ending their lives, Chancery Lane tells parliament.
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OpinionGeek's guide to compliance is essential reading
Paul Bennet reviews 'SRA Investigations (1st edition)'.
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ProfileMy legal life: Chantal Davies, professor of law, University of Chester
Director of the Forum for Research into Equality and Diversity at the University of Chester law school and co-vice chair of the Law Society Women Solicitors Network Committee.
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OpinionReframing Justice: it’s time for a new story about the rule of law and access to justice
The rule of law and access to justice are vital to everyday life. Yet over the last 20 years, both have been undermined.
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NewsIntermediate courts not the answer, Society tells Leveson review
Chancery Lane says some of the ideas Sir Brian Leveson has been asked to review merely shift the burden from one place to another.
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Opinion200 years of social and legal evolution
This year, the Law Society celebrates 200 years since its establishment.
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NewsSociety counsels caution over JR curbs
Law Society president Richard Atkinson says any reforms must balance efficiency with access to justice.
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NewsYouGov survey: most clients happy with their solicitor, but would shun AI
Law Society research also finds that most people do not believe the justice system treats everyone equally.
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NewsPunish more offenders in the community, Society tells Gauke review
Chancery Lane says sentencing review provides golden opportunity to explore alternatives to custody.
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NewsLaw Society identifies key concerns over TA6 property information form
Chancery Lane working with independent research agency to analyse findings of more than 1,200 consultation responses.
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NewsKnighthood for former magic circle chief leads legal honours list
Recipients of honours include former CJEU advocate general Eleanor Sharpston KC and Dana Denis-Smith, founder of the First 100 Years initiative.
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NewsCriminal legal aid rates rise by further 12%
Increase takes total uplift to 24% - but Law Society warns this may not be enough to halt the exodus of duty solicitors.
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FeatureA little goes a long way: the Law Society Charity after 50 years
The Law Society Charity supports registered charities whose principal aims are to help members in the areas of access to justice, legal education or human rights.
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News
Value of legal exports soars
Reports base on new government data highlight the importance of the sector.
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OpinionThe great contribution of legal services to the UK economy
While the legal sector outpaces the growth of the UK economy, its unique value rests in how it benefits society.