Survivors of domestic abuse continue to be robbed of access to justice, as growing numbers are forced to represent themselves in court.
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has approved a rise in the contributions solicitors make to the Compensation Fund, despite serious concerns.
We have serious concerns about the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) proposals to further develop its financial penalties framework.
Key decisions on the future of criminal legal aid must be taken before expecting firms to bid for new 10-year contracts.
We strongly urge the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to re-think the proposals set out in the financial penalties’ framework consultation.
Key decisions on the future of criminal legal aid must be taken before expecting firms to bid for new 10-year contracts with the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
Our civil legal aid research outlines the steps the UK government can take to increase access to legal advice and reduce costs to public services.
Pearl Moses considers a real case where a solicitor found themselves in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for sexually motivated harassment of a junior colleague.
A new report has shown the UK government can rebuild the foundations of the state and deliver on its missions by investing in the civil justice system.
Living at work, or working from home? A post-pandemic rethink of working practices has led to looking at ways to tackle the ‘always on’ culture many law firms have come to expect as the norm.
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News that foreign law firms can operate in Malaysia for five years has been welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales.