‘Compulsory mediation could force the wrong people into a process at the wrong time with the wrong attitude, the Law Society has warned in response to government plans to get more family disputes resolved away from court.’
Law Society's Gazette, 24th March 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Law Society speaks out as measure aimed at tackling small-boat crossings goes before House of Commons.’
Law Society's Gazette, 13th March 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Broken heating, sewage, mould, asbestos and leaking toilets and roofs are among the problems encountered by solicitors in courts in England and Wales, a survey by the Law Society has found.’
The Guardian, 19th December 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Law Society yesterday reacted with fury to the government’s failure to deliver the 15% increase in criminal legal aid fees that its own report said was needed as a bare minimum.’
Legal Futures, 1st December 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill could have a devastating impact on legal certainty in the UK, the Law Society said today as the bill reaches committee stage in the House of Commons.’
Law Society's Gazette, 8th November 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The Law Society has said that reforming the Mental Health Act “must be a priority for the government” after annual statistics on the Mental Health Act have revealed that Black British people are still disproportionately affected in terms of detention and treatment compared to white people.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st November 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A report into the so-called bio age, presumed successor to the digital age, has painted a picture of a world in which innovations in bio-technology and the role of global ecosystems have a huge impact on legal practice.’
legal Futures, 28th October 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Granting legal rights and protections to non-human entities such as animals, trees and rivers is essential if countries are to tackle climate breakdown and biodiversity loss, experts have said. The authors of a report titled Law in the Emerging Bio Age say legal frameworks have a key part to play in governing human interactions with the environment and biotechnology.’
The Guardian, 10th October 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The UK “asylum partnership” with Rwanda is not legally binding, has not been scrutinised by parliament and does not protect the rights of asylum-seekers, the Law Society has said in evidence to the House of Lords on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the provision of an asylum arrangement.’
Law Society's Gazette, 30th August 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Lawyers of the future could face pressure to augment their “cognitive capacity” through neurotechnology if they want to become partners or meet client demands, a report for the Law Society has speculated.’
Legal Futures, 10th August 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Few junior lawyers see criminal defence as a viable long-term career, according to the unsurprising results of a Law Society survey.’
Law Society's Gazette, 1st June 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The Law Society has today echoed calls for a clampdown on so-called “lawfare”, but warned of “unintended consequences” if reforms are not properly thought through.’
Law Society's Gazette, 19th May 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A solicitor suspended for a year after a tribunal ruled he had acted dishonestly in signing a declaration on behalf of one of his firm’s directors has successfully challenged the decision.’
Legal Futures, 21st February 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Law Society has raised concerns about plans to make it easier to obtain lasting power of attorney (LPA), warning that sufficient safeguards must remain in place to protect the vulnerable.’
Law Society's Gazette, 14th October 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
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