A Government Legal Department legal officer discusses working as one of 2,700 government lawyers, visiting parliament, and making a difference.

The Sentencing Review is correct to focus on alternatives to the use of custody, particularly given the chronic shortage of prison spaces.

The Law Society of England and Wales supports the National Audit Office’s (NAO) report* on the family court system and the recommendations made to free thousands of children from legal limbo.

We responded to a client complaint but the client continues to contact us. I can't see us achieving constructive progress to a resolution. Can I refuse to reply to further communications?

The Reading Room at our London office at 113 Chancery Lane provides a lovely setting for Law Society members to meet colleagues or clients. You’ll find the Reading Room on the ground floor of 113 ...

Your weekly update on the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: prison capacity measures, statutory timelines for asylum appeals and a landmark treaty for the ...

We’re closely monitoring the situation following a confirmed cyber security incident at the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) that has resulted in a significant data breach.

The Law Society has called on the Legal Aid Agency to get a grip on the situation after a significant data breach.