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News focus: Judgment week for the regulators

February 26, 2024Law Society newsBlog

The Legal Services Board has unveiled its critique of eight frontline regulators, with the SRA one of ony two to receive top marks. Its report also calls for improvements in transparency, skills and use of evidence.

Feb

Divorce hits 50-year low – but may not mean marital bliss

February 26, 2024Law Society newsBlog

Family lawyers say no-fault reforms, Covid, cost-of-living crisis and fewer marriages explain latest ONS figures.

Feb

Government backs SLAPPs legislation

February 23, 2024Law Society newsBlog

Measure will create a new dismissal mechanism for strategic lawsuits against public participation.

Feb

Solicitor struck off over ‘inappropriate and offensive’ tweets

February 23, 2024Law Society newsBlog

Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal makes no order as to costs and a substantive judgment will appear in due course.

Feb

Legislation to quash Post Office convictions ‘does not set precedent’

February 23, 2024Law Society newsBlog

Business minister says proposed legislation is likely to exonerate some who were guilty – but it is ‘a price worth paying’.

Feb

Coroner reports not being used to protect lives, MPs told

February 22, 2024Law Society newsBlog

Justice Commitee hears of preventable deaths tracker, a data-led platform to learn from coroners’ reports, creating ‘the only siginifcant data’ around inquests.

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