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

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, ...

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

Key steps must be taken to get the justice system back online following a cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency.

Amy outlines how legal or liability climate risks may arise and why property solicitors should advise their clients about them. Section 2.3 of our climate change and property practice note has more ...

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.

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.

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

We are urging peers to make changes to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill so it focuses on punishing people smugglers, not modern slavery victims.

Reflections on a genuine case where a solicitor breached client confidentiality to avoid a wasted costs order.

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