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24 April 2024
Issue: 8068 / Categories: Legal News , Public
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Legal needs not being met

Almost a third of adults with a legal issue in the past four years did not have it adequately resolved, research by the Law Society and Legal Services Board (LSB) has found

The results of the Legal Needs Survey, published last week, showed two-thirds of adults have experienced at least one legal issue in the past four years. Therefore, more than 22% of the population has unmet legal need. Alan Kershaw, chair of the LSB, said: ‘Everyone should have access to professional legal support when they need it. But this survey shows people don’t always get it.’

Issue: 8068 / Categories: Legal News , Public
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

NEWS
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Possession claims are entering a new digital era, with procedural traps awaiting practitioners who assume familiar rules still govern every step
The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed
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