Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in parliament and across Whitehall. This week: Industrial Strategy centres legal services, ...

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Robert Bourns, who served as the president of the Law Society from 2016 to 2017.

Guidance and resources on children and family law issues, including relationship breakdown and children in the context of divorce or separation, plus children in public law and cross-border disputes.

The convention is the first international binding treaty protecting rights of lawyers. The convention was adopted by the Council of Europe on 12 March 2025 and the UK signed in its first week. It will ...

Your weekly update on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: lord chancellor ...

Together, let’s recall our rich history, celebrate our diverse community and look towards the future of our profession. “As we proudly celebrate our 200th anniversary, we will demonstrate the impact ...

Jivaan Bennett shares how to build your profile by following your passions and becoming known for your expertise.

Act 2025's impetus to modernise data use but remain concerned over data protection, legal safeguards and data adequacy.

New figures* published today by the Ministry of Justice show a record Crown Court backlog of more than 76,957 cases. There are also 310,304 outstanding cases in the magistrates’ court.

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We welcome the UK government’s new Trade Strategy, recognising its strong focus on the legal sector as a key driver of growth and job creation.

We urge the UK government to further invest in civil legal aid to avoid people having to represent themselves in court, particularly in cases of domestic abuse.