News
Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.
- January 25, 2017
- SRA Consultation: Enabling Innovation
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The SRA are consulting on proposed changes to applications for waivers and actions to develop further their Innovation Space.
- January 25, 2017
- Response to the Review of the LSB and OLC
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The Law Society has responded to the Ministry of Justice's review of the Legal Services Board (LSB) and the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC).
- January 25, 2017
- Solicitors Qualifying Examination: Consultation Response
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The proposed Solicitors Qualification Examination will provide a new form of assessment for entry to the profession
- January 25, 2017
- MoJ Consultation on Transforming Our Justice System
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The Law Society has responded to the Ministry of Justice consultation which invited views on broad proposals for 'assisted digital' services
- December 15, 2016
- Responding to the Personal Injury Reform Consultation
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It is crucial that as many people as possible express their concerns about the reforms
- December 9, 2016
- Personal Injury Reform: Law Society Encourages Action
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The Law Society encourages members to take action to oppose the government's proposals
- December 9, 2016
- Impact of Brexit on the Justice System
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The Justice Select Committee held a recent inquiry into the impact of Brexit on three areas of the justice system
- December 2, 2016
- Transforming Our Justice System - Tribunal Panel Composition
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The Law Society submitted their second response to the consultation
- December 1, 2016
- Expidited Immigration and Asylum Appeals - MOJ Consultation
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The Law Society has responded to this Ministry of Justice consultation...
- December 1, 2016
- Personal Injury Reforms: Small Claims Consultation
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Following the MoJ's proposals on increasing the smalls claims cap and on whiplash...