News that a Justice Committee report has warned that lack of legal aid and increasing levels of self-representation is leading to a high risk of miscarriages of justice, comes as no surprise to the ...

We urged the UN to scrutinise Zimbabwe over intimidation, attacks and politically motivated prosecutions against lawyers and human rights defenders.

We welcome the SRA’s increased focus on learning and development. However, we’re concerned about its suggested format for mandatory ethics training and the widely drafted powers to impose training on ...

The Law Society of England and Wales has today (14 July) welcomed the House of Commons approving the Public Office (Accountability) Bill (known as the Hillsborough Law), as an important step forward ...

The Law Society has warned that plans to impose new learning and development requirements on solicitors risk creating significant costs and administrative burdens.

Solicitors face regulatory risk when instructing unvetted investigators. Learn why due diligence and ABI accreditation matter before you engage support.

Shire Professions Finance explores the financial impact of five key legal sector challenges and how your firm can build resilience in 2026.

Lewis Silkin partner Sally Hulston and head of wellbeing Mark Jones on the practical steps they’ve taken to make sure ...

UK solicitors will be able to travel to Switzerland for short-term business visits without a visa for up to 90 days a year under the UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

The government are introducing significant reform to private law children’s proceedings through the Child Focused Courts (previously known as Pathfinder Courts). We welcome the ethos of the child ...

The Law Society of England and Wales has responded to the Department of Business and Trade consultation on regulations to prevent the misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements in cases of workplace ...

Legal aid professionals from across England and Wales were recognised at this year's Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards.