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Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.

SRA Consultation: Enabling Innovation
January 25, 2017
SRA Consultation: Enabling Innovation

The SRA are consulting on proposed changes to applications for waivers and actions to develop further their Innovation Space.

Response to the Review of the LSB and OLC
January 25, 2017
Response to the Review of the LSB and OLC

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).

Solicitors Qualifying Examination: Consultation Response
January 25, 2017
Solicitors Qualifying Examination: Consultation Response

The proposed Solicitors Qualification Examination will provide a new form of assessment for entry to the profession

MoJ Consultation on Transforming Our Justice System
January 25, 2017
MoJ Consultation on Transforming Our Justice System

The Law Society has responded to the Ministry of Justice consultation which invited views on broad proposals for 'assisted digital' services

Responding to the Personal Injury Reform Consultation
December 15, 2016
Responding to the Personal Injury Reform Consultation

It is crucial that as many people as possible express their concerns about the reforms

Personal Injury Reform: Law Society Encourages Action
December 9, 2016
Personal Injury Reform: Law Society Encourages Action

The Law Society encourages members to take action to oppose the government's proposals

Impact of Brexit on the Justice System
December 9, 2016
Impact of Brexit on the Justice System

The Justice Select Committee held a recent inquiry into the impact of Brexit on three areas of the justice system

Transforming Our Justice System - Tribunal Panel Composition
December 2, 2016
Transforming Our Justice System - Tribunal Panel Composition

The Law Society submitted their second response to the consultation

Expidited Immigration and Asylum Appeals - MOJ Consultation
December 1, 2016
Expidited Immigration and Asylum Appeals - MOJ Consultation

The Law Society has responded to this Ministry of Justice consultation...

Personal Injury Reforms: Small Claims Consultation
December 1, 2016
Personal Injury Reforms: Small Claims Consultation

Following the MoJ's proposals on increasing the smalls claims cap and on whiplash...