Open Consultations

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  • Legal aid for inquests: changes to fee schemes

    The consultation sets out proposals to change the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (‘the Remuneration Regulations’) for civil legal aid, to: introduce a single fee scheme for legal help work conducted for inquests (we would introduce this change after Royal Assent of the Bill); and bring together fee rates for service elements of legal help (including preparation and attendance, travel and waiting, and routine letters and calls) and advocacy... More
    Closes 19 June 2026

  • A fairer end to relationships consultation

    This consultation sets out the Government’s proposals to reform the law governing financial arrangements and protections when relationships end in England and Wales. It brings together three related areas: financial remedies on divorce and dissolution, financial provision for cohabitants on separation and inheritance provision for cohabitants on death. This consultation is open to the public. We would be particularly interested to hear from academics, family law practitioners,... More
    Closes 14 August 2026

  • Using Violence to Secure Entry

    What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines which courts in England and Wales must follow when passing a sentence. The Council consults on proposed guidelines before they come into force and makes changes to the guidelines as a result of consultations. Why a guideline for using violence to secure entry offences? There is currently no guideline for this offence which... More
    Closes 14 August 2026

  • Imposition of community and custodial guideline - Consultation

    What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines which courts in England and Wales must follow when passing a sentence. The Council consults on its proposed guidelines before they come into force and on any proposed changes to existing guidelines. What is this consultation about? This consultation relates to amendments to the Imposition of community and custodial... More
    Closes 2 September 2026

  • Law Commission of England and Wales: your ideas for law reform

    Please use this questionnaire to tell us where you think there is a significant problem with the law. We want to know what you think is wrong and what practical problems arise. Please give us as much information as you can, even if you cannot answer all the questions. More
    Closes 31 December 2050
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