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In May 2025, the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) confirmed it had been the target of a cyber-attack that resulted in a major data breach. The incident forced the LAA to take its digital services offline and ...

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The UK government has launched a consultation on the proposed increase to criminal legal aid fees. We urge all solicitors undertaking work in any of the the following settings to take part: police ...

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Professional ethics has evolved into an increasingly complex and, at times, contested landscape. As your professional body, we have a role in supporting members to navigate this changing landscape. We ...