Sir Brian Leveson’s Independent Review of the Criminal Courts highlights the depth of crisis in our justice system and the opportunity for meaningful reform.

The Law Society of England and Wales and the Italian National Bar signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support UK lawyers practising in Italy.

The Law Society is calling for sustained investment across the criminal justice system in order for reforms to tackle the court backlogs to succeed.

The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry has published Volume 1 of its Final Report which considers the human impact of the scandal and compensation for victims.

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Your weekly update on the latest developments and debates in parliament and across Whitehall. This week: increased criminal legal aid funding, engaging the Law Society in family courts, Courts (Remote ...

We responded to the Law Commission’s consultation on substantial reforms to the law governing criminal appeals.

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We actively support and facilitate our members’ involvement in pro bono initiatives. Our members provide a huge amount of important free legal advice to individuals, charities and community groups ...

The Law Society has warned that additional criminal legal aid funding must not be a one-off if there is to be a viable future for this vital public service.

Save our legal aid Because justice needs a level playing field Legal aid is a public service – one as vital to our communities as education and healthcare. It should be there for everyone who needs it ...