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September 22, 2018

More oversight needed on anti-terror legislation to protect fundamental legal rights

Fundamental legal rights could be put at risk if the government proceeds with the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill in its current form, the Law Society of England and Wales has warned.
June 14, 2018

Law Society warns that end of barristers’ strike is not the end of criminal justice crisis

The Law Society warns of the imminent collapse of the criminal legal aid solicitors market.
May 3, 2018

Windrush crisis 'underscores need for immigration legal aid'

Cuts to legal aid for immigration issues mean members of the Windrush generation may be denied justice as they try to settle their status and rebuild their lives, says the Law Society.
April 25, 2018

Home Office 'not to be trusted with data protection exemptions'

Exempting the Home Office from new data protection rules could lead to serious miscarriages of justice, the Law Society of England and Wales and the Bar Council has warned.
April 14, 2018

Failures in UK immigration and asylum 'undermine the rule of law'

The Law Society says grave problems in the immigration and asylum system undermine the rule of law and damage the country’s reputation for justice and fairness.
March 21, 2018

Struggling families disqualified from justice despite Supreme Court verdict, says Law Society

A new report from the Law Society says families in poverty are being denied help to fight eviction, tackle severe hosuing direpair and address other life-changing legal issues.
January 23, 2018

Patients detained under Mental Health Act 'need stronger safeguards'

People detained for mental health problems need legislation that protects them better, the Law Society of England and Wales has said.
January 17, 2018

Legal protection for tenants long overdue, says Law Society

A parliamentary bid to improve conditions in rented accommodation has won the support of the Law Society of England and Wales.
January 9, 2018

Legal aid rule changes for victims of domestic violence

The number of domestic abuse victims able to access free legal advice is set to increase, after the government modified evidence rules introduced in 2013.
December 13, 2017

Law Society launches High Court challenge over latest legal aid cut

A legal challenge has been launched by the Law Society of England and Wales in a bid to halt cuts to fees paid to criminal defence lawyers.