Family mediation
Our response to the extension of the family mediation voucher scheme is covered by the New Law Journal.
Caroline Bowden, a member of our family law committee, was on BBC Radio Sussex & Surrey (from 39:11) discussing family mediation week.
Criminal legal aid
Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce is quoted in a New Law Journal article on criminal barristers voting for direct action in regards to criminal legal aid.
"The 15% increase in criminal legal aid rates recommended in Sir Christopher's report should be implemented immediately," she said.
The Gazette and Legal Futures cover Sir Christopher Bellamy, chair of the Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid, giving evidence to the Justice Committee, where he said the situation for criminal defence solicitors was more 'parlous' than that of barristers.
Building Safety Bill
The Law Society's thoughts on the Building Safety Bill were mentioned during a debate in the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Police powers
UK Human Rights Blog mentions the Law Society's manifesto for the 2021 Senedd elections in a piece on police powers under Welsh covid regulations.
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