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Paving the way: Bridging the Bar interns at the Law Commission

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In November, the Law Commission welcomed interns from Bridging the Bar (BTB) for an impactful internship week—a collaborative initiative designed to champion diversity and inclusivity in the legal profession.

Could you be one of our research assistants?

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Applications are now open for prospective research assistants at the Law Commission.

Law Commission seeks views on compulsory purchase laws

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Today the Law Commission publishes a consultation paper on compulsory purchase, as part of a review of the current law on compulsory purchase and compensation.

Law Commission publishes scoping report on financial remedies on divorce

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Today the Law Commission has published a scoping report on the laws governing finances on divorce and the ending of a civil partnership.

Law Commission to review law and sentencing in homicide

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The Law Commission has agreed to take on a project reviewing the law on homicide and the sentencing framework for murder.

Consultation on right to renew business tenancies published

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Today the Law Commission has published a consultation paper on the right to renew business tenancies.

Law Commission seeks views on disabled children’s social care law 

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Today the Law Commission published a consultation paper on disabled children’s social care law and whether it meets the needs of disabled children and their families.

Vacancies for two new Commissioners

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This vacancy is now closed. The Law Commission of England and Wales is calling on senior legal professionals and academics looking to make a real difference to the law of England and Wales.

Law Commission considers changes to update centuries-old burial laws

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Old graves could be reused, and closed burial grounds could be reopened to help manage the shortage of burial space, under proposals made today by the Law Commission.

Reform of Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Proposed

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The Law Commission has today published a consultation paper containing provisional proposals for reform to the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.