Welcome to the press release archive. This archive contains all law society press
releases to date from 2003 onwards and is updated regularly.
Restrictions on skilled workers could undermine City law firms' success, warns Law Society
Archive Date:
22/02/2012
The Law Society has called upon the Government not to damage the economic success of City of London international law firms in its efforts to reduce immigration.
The Legal Sector Alliance has published its first business travel report
Archive Date:
17/02/2012
The Legal Sector Alliance [LSA] has published its first business travel report in order to compare and contrast how law firms measure and manage the success of their business travel programmes and identify what actions can be taken to improve the carbon efficiency of travel programmes.
BAR COUNCIL AND LAW SOCIETY LAUNCH RUSSO-BRITISH LAWYER EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Archive Date:
14/02/2012
The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, and the Law Society, which represents solicitors in England and Wales, will today launch the inaugural Russo-British lawyer exchange programme at a reception held at the Law Society offices.
UNHCR urged to act over Iraq “prison” camp
Archive Date:
09/02/2012
The Law Society of England & Wales is urging the United Nations Commissioner for Refugees to step in and ensure the residents of Camp Ashraf in Iraq are not forced to move to a “prison-like” new home.
Law Society disappointed by Government refusal to remove fees for care proceedings
Archive Date:
08/02/2012
The Law Society expressed its disappointment today at the Government’s refusal to stop charging fees to local authority for care proceedings, despite the Family Justice Review’s recommendation to do so.
Law Society welcomes Government commitment to speed up care proceedings
Archive Date:
06/02/2012
The Law Society has welcomed the Government’s announcement today of its commitment to speed up care and supervision proceedings, but warned that this would not be achieved simply by introducing new deadlines.
Law Society calls for changes in family courts to be resourced
Archive Date:
03/02/2012
The Law Society today said that radical and sustained change to the family justice system would require a delicate balancing act from the government, which is expected to announce its response to the Family Justice Review next week.
New senior appointment at the Law Society
Archive Date:
03/02/2012
The Law Society, the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales, has appointed Dr Patricia Greer to the new role of Chief of Corporate Affairs, with responsibility for policy, communications and stakeholder engagement. The role reflects a new senior management structure, reporting to Chief Executive Desmond Hudson
Law Society welcomes government commitment to children’s welfare – but accuses ministers of being disingenuous
Archive Date:
03/02/2012
Commenting on the issue of shared parenting ahead of the Government’s formal response to the Family Justice Review next week, Law Society Chief Executive Des Hudson said:
Law Society hosts specialist environmental debate on Loss of Biodiversity
Archive Date:
02/02/2012
Loss of Biodiversity was the topic of discussion at the latest 'Castle Debate’, held at the Law Society last night.
Legal documents in Law Society archives uncover historical secrets
Archive Date:
02/02/2012
Historical legal documents, some dating back to the 17th Century, are being examined by experts at the Law Society in a nationwide project.
Law Society and Bar Council Welcome Bar Council of India to London
Archive Date:
01/02/2012
LAW SOCIETY AND BAR COUNCIL WELCOME
BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA TO LONDON
Law Society Welcomes Government Delay on Civil Litigation Changes
Archive Date:
31/01/2012
The Law Society today welcomed the Government's decision to defer civil litigation reforms.
Civil justice changes will wreak havoc on the rights of injured victims, says Law Society
Archive Date:
30/01/2012
The Law Society has today called upon the government to think again about proposals in part 2 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill due to be debated by the House of Lords today (Monday).
Law Society launches dedicated service for solicitor advocates
Archive Date:
27/01/2012
Law Society President John Wotton last night launched a dedicated service for solicitor advocates.
Government concession on police station advice “far from enough”
Archive Date:
26/01/2012
The Law Society has welcomed the Government’s decision to scrap plans to introduce means-testing for initial legal advice and assistance at police stations, but the Society has said the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishing of Offenders Bill as a whole remains in disarray.
Solicitor and barristers will come closer together, says Law Society President
Archive Date:
25/01/2012
Law Society President John Wotton will today say that barristers and solicitors will increasingly work together in the same practices, in his speech at Said Business School, Oxford.
Law Society responds to news that LSC and representative bodies reach agreement on further licence-only tender
Archive Date:
23/01/2012
Law Society responds to news that LSC and representative bodies reach agreement on further licence-only tender
Nationwide leaves door ajar over “dormancy” panel cut
Archive Date:
19/01/2012
The Law Society says that Nationwide Building Society’s decision to use dormancy as a reason to remove law firms from its mortgage panel is a “blunt instrument” but acknowledged that the building society had left the opportunity open for firms to reclaim a panel spot.
Law Society and SRA join forces in indemnity insurance intervention
Archive Date:
18/01/2012
The Law Society and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have been granted leave to intervene by the High Court in their respective roles as representative body and regulator in a case that could have a major impact on professional indemnity insurance (PII) for law firms solicitors.