A guide to race and ethnicity terminology and language
There are a significant number of words, phrases and acronyms that appear when talking about race and ethnicity which often change depending on the context of the conversation.
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Introduction to pro bono - The Law Society
Expertise and commitment. Pro bono work can be a good way to build on your experience and increase your knowledge. However, your pro bono clients must get the same high standards of practice as your fee-paying clients and you should not …
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At the Law Society, we offer advice and support to solicitors and legal professionals. Find out how to contact us using our form.
Power of attorney - The Law Society
Lasting power of attorney. A lasting power of attorney goes one step further than an ordinary power of attorney, because it carries on, or 'lasts', even after you have become unable to manage your affairs - whether temporarily or permanently, or because of an illness, disability or accident.
About us - The Law Society
We’re the independent professional body for solicitors in England and Wales. We’re run by and for our members. We: are the voice of solicitors
SRA Standards and Regulations - The Law Society
The SRA Standards and Regulations replaced the SRA Handbook from 25 November 2019.. The Standards and Regulations are shorter and less prescriptive than the handbook. The SRA believes this offers solicitors greater flexibility.
UK sanctions regime - The Law Society
The UK sanctions regime The UK sanctions regime can apply to persons and entities where the UK government has: . imposed sanctions unilaterally; implemented sanctions imposed by the United Nations (UN) The Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 provides the main legal basis for the UK to impose, update and lift sanctions.. Some sanctions measures apply through other legislation, such as ...
Trusts - The Law Society
Settlors. The settlor decides how the assets in a trust should be used – this is usually set out in a document called the ‘trust deed’. Sometimes the settlor can also benefit from the assets in a trust – this is called a ‘settlor-interested’ trust and has special tax rules.
Understanding when someone is deprived of their liberty
Nov 21, 2024 · We’ve updated our guidance on the law relating to deprivation of liberty.. This guidance will help solicitors and people working in health and social care to identify when a deprivation of liberty may be taking place.