View all projects that the Law Commission has started. We may not be actively working on all projects currently.
You can also see how our reform recommendations have been implemented for all our completed projects.
Current projects
25 projects
Defences for victims of domestic abuse who kill their abusers
Considering the way that the law operates when a victim of domestic abuse kills their abuser. This project will also cover sentencing when defendants are convicted of murder.
Area of law:
Criminal law
Status:
Current Museum collections
Helping museums to continue to share rich heritage by managing their collections more effectively. This project has not started yet.
Area of law:
Commercial and common law
Status:
Current Co-operatives and community benefit societies
The Law Commission has been asked to review the law governing co-operative and community benefit societies. This is to ensure that it fits the nature and needs of these societies as well as ensuring that regulation is proportionate and effective. The consultation period for this project has now ended.
Area of law:
Commercial and common law
Status:
Current Burial, cremation, and new funerary methods
Area of law:
Property, family and trust law
Status:
Current