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The Law Society of England and Wales welcomes the government’s AI action plan for justice that focuses on using artificial intelligence in a responsible way. The ultimate goal is to deliver justice as ...
The Law Society of England and Wales secured vital funding provided by the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) to expand market access for UK solicitors and law firms operating in California and Flo ...
The Ministry of Justice is gathering evidence on the feasibility and likely impact of an interest on lawyers’ trust accounts (IOLTA) scheme.
From 28 July 2025, eligible money claims must be made online and mandatory mediation is being piloted for road traffic accident claims issued online.
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: PM on legal aid, Renters' Rights Bill, ...
We caution against regulatory overreach in our response to the SRA's consultation on proposed changes to first-tier complaints handling.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s proposals to change its requirements on first-tier complaints handling risk overregulation.
Legal aid is a public service – one as vital to our communities as education and healthcare. It should be there for everyone who needs it. Because when legal aid works: If we can’t afford a lawyer, we ...