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  • Oversight and funding of youth justice services

    This consultation sets out proposals to create a more coherent approach to overseeing youth justice services, with clearer expectations, stronger partnership accountability and a more proportionate approach to reporting. We are also consulting on reforms to the way youth justice services are funded to ensure funding is allocated more fairly and reflects local need. We propose undertaking reforms in two phases: from April 2027: introducing a new national performance and... More
    Opened 17 July 2026

  • Tying the knot: reforming weddings law in England and Wales

    This is a consultation on the government’s proposals to reform weddings law in England and Wales. T he proposals follow the Law Commission’s 2022 report on weddings law and the government’s announcement in October 2025 of its intention to modernise wedding law. The proposals seek to strengthen the institution of marriage by ensuring the process of getting married is made simpler, clearer and more accessible to all. More
    Opened 16 July 2026

  • Independent review of the prison system in England and Wales: Call for Evidence

    This call for evidence is intended to gather views from a wide range of respondents on the future of the prison system, as part of the Independent Review of the Prison System in England and Wales. The prison system faces ongoing and future challenges that are not widely understood, shaped by pressures across capacity, safety and decency, security and rehabilitation, as well as the age, condition and configuration of the prison estate. The Independent Review... More
    Opened 16 July 2026

  • Independent statutory regulation of probation practitioners

    This consultation is being launched with two key purposes, which are: To set out the rationale and timing for independent regulation of the probation profession in England and Wales To seek views on the design of functions and scope of a probation regulator and what type of body should deliver this to inform potential legislation and design. Our current preferred approach is to establish a new non-departmental public body to regulate Registered Probation... More
    Opened 16 July 2026

  • Criminal legal aid: Proposals for Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme reform

    This consultation sets out proposals and their associated next steps for changes to the criminal legal aid Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS). This scheme remunerates criminal legal aid advocates for their work carried out in the Crown Court. The consultation is aimed at anyone with an interest in criminal legal aid in England and Wales, particularly in the work carried out by criminal legal aid advocates. This will include, but is not limited to: members of the criminal... More
    Opened 15 July 2026

  • Law Commission consultation on homicide offences - Easy Read

    This is a public consultation by the Law Commission for England and Wales. The Government has asked us to look at the law about homicide. Homicide is when a person kills another person. Many people think the current law of homicide is not fair or clear enough. In this consultation we are asking questions about the homicide offences. We will hold a public consultation on defences and sentencing in future. This response form is based on the Easy Read version of our... More
    Opened 13 July 2026

  • Sentencing Council Strategic Objectives 2027-2030

    The Sentencing Council for England Wales is consulting on its proposed strategic objectives for the period 2027 to 2030. The consultation, which will run from 9 July to 30 October, invites views from the public, criminal justice professionals, and all those with an interest in sentencing guidelines and the broader work of the Sentencing Council, on the Council’s future priorities, as its current five‑year strategy (2021–2026) draws to a close. The draft... More
    Opened 9 July 2026

  • Immigration Offences Consultation

    What is this consultation about? The consultation is about immigration offences. The consultation seeks views on a draft guideline for the offence of Endangering another during a sea crossing to the UK (Immigration Act 1971 (section 24(E1A)). This is also a re-consultation of a draft guideline that was the subject of consultation in March 2024. The guideline covers the 1971 Act offences of Assisting unlawful immigration to the UK (section 25) and... More
    Opened 8 July 2026

  • Response form for the Easy Read summary of the kinship care consultation paper

    We are the Law Commission of England and Wales. The UK Government asked us to look at the law on kinship care. Kinship care is when children are cared for by family members or close family friends instead of their parents. We wrote a paper called a consultation paper. The consultation paper tells you about problems with kinship care law and the ways the law could be made better. You can read the Easy Read version here . You can read a Welsh... More
    Opened 8 July 2026

  • Law Commission consultation on kinship care (consultation paper)

    This is a public consultation about kinship care by the Law Commission for England and Wales. Kinship care is when a child is cared for by an adult who is not their parent for a significant amount of time. Kinship carers are usually relatives or family friends, and the kinship care arrangement may be temporary or longer term. Most commonly, kinship care will be an alternative to the child entering the care system, or a way of caring for a child who is the subject of a care... More
    Opened 8 July 2026

  • Law Commission consultation on homicide offences

    This is a public consultation by the Law Commission for England and Wales. We are conducting a review of the law of homicide and considering the need for reform to improve its clarity, coherence, fairness and effectiveness. The review is divided into three strands; homicide offences, defences (including partial defences to murder and full defences applicable to homicide) and sentencing. In this consultation we are asking questions about the homicide offences. We will hold a public... More
    Opened 17 June 2026

  • Law Commission consultation on commercial leasehold: overcoming barriers to transactions

    This is a public consultation by the Law Commission for England and Wales. We are conducting a focused review of two areas of law that are causing problems for commercial leasehold transactions. For more information about this project, click here . We recommend that consultees read the consultation paper before responding to the consultation. A shorter summary is also available. Consultees do not need to answer all the questions if they are only interested in some aspects of... More
    Opened 16 June 2026

  • Law Commission consultation on business tenancies: modernising security of tenure

    This is a public consultation by the Law Commission for England and Wales. Our wide-ranging review will consider in detail how the right to renew business tenancies, set out in Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, is working and will consider options for reform. This is our second consultation on this project. For more information about this project, click here . We recommend that consultees read the consultation paper before responding to the consultation. A shorter... More
    Opened 16 June 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
    Opened 10 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
    Opened 5 June 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
    Opened 20 May 2026

  • 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
    Opened 8 May 2026

  • Assault PC

    What is this consultation about? The consultation relates to a revised and updated sentencing guideline for offences of assaulting a police officer. 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... More
    Opened 9 March 2026

  • Legal Services Board Public Bodies Review: Call for Evidence

    It is best practice for government departments to regularly review their public bodies to provide assurance, to both   government   and the public, that   these bodies   are   operating   effectively,   and that their functions   remain   useful and necessary. This review   of the LSB provides   an opportunity to consider the LSB’s statutory remit, its strategic clarity,   governance   and accountability arrangements, and its... More
    Opened 10 February 2026

  • A new Victims’ Code consultation

    This consultation builds on the extensive engagement we have had with Parliamentarians and stakeholders, who have told us that the existing Code’s foundations are broadly right, but that there are areas we can strengthen. We want to make sure the Code sets clear and deliverable minimum standards throughout the criminal justice system so that victims have the support and information they need. The consultation particularly seeks views on the following areas in the draft Code: ... More
    Opened 5 February 2026

  • Housing offences sentencing guidelines

    What is this consultation about? This consultation asks for feedback on a new package of housing related offences sentencing guidelines. These include two guidelines covering the nine offences of unlawful eviction of occupier and unlawful harassment of occupier and four guidelines covering offences related to houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and other housing standards offences. The package includes guidelines for individuals and guidelines for organisations. ... More
    Opened 15 January 2026

  • Interest on Lawyers' Client Accounts Scheme consultation

    This consultation sets out the government’s proposals to raise funds through an Interest on Lawyers' Client Accounts Scheme in England and Wales. The government welcomes views from legal service providers and practitioners, regulators, professional bodies, clients and consumer groups, the banking sector and companies providing client money accounts or third party managed accounts for legal firms, actors in the advice sector, and all those with an interest in the proposal. More
    Opened 7 January 2026

  • Miscellaneous amendments to sentencing guidelines 2025

    What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council has built up a large body of sentencing guidelines and accompanying materials that are in use in courts throughout England and Wales. Over time guidelines require updating because users have pointed out issues (often using the feedback function on all guidelines) or case law or new legislation may render aspects of guidelines out of date. The Council therefore holds an annual consultation on miscellaneous amendments to... More
    Opened 7 November 2025

  • Whiplash reforms post-implementation review: Call for Evidence

    This Call for Evidence seeks to gather expert opinion, data and evidence on the impact and effectiveness of the Whiplash Reform Programme to inform the post-implementation review. The review will assess the measures introduced in Part 1 of the Civil Liability Act 2018. This includes the statutory definition of a whiplash injury, the fixed tariff of damages for whiplash injuries where the duration of the injury (or injuries) does not exceed two years, and the ban on seeking... More
    Opened 29 October 2025

  • Judicial Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2026 consultation

    This consultation seeks views on the draft Judicial Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (the 2026 Amendments). The primary purpose of the 2026 Amendments is to support the efficient functioning of the Judicial Pension Scheme. This consultation seeks views from judicial office holders who are entitled to be a member of the judicial pension scheme, particularly any member of FPJPS, JPS22 or JPS15. More
    Opened 30 September 2025

  • Proposal on the future of Stirling SSCS Tribunal Hearing Centre consultation

    The consultation is to seek views on the proposal to permanently close Stirling SSCS Tribunal Hearing Centre. Stirling Tribunal Hearing Centre hears cases in the Social Security and Child Support (SSCS) chamber of the First-tier Tribunal. This is a reserved tribunal. Over time, some parts of the reserved tribunals have transferred to the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service (SCTS). The Scottish Government now administers its own benefit schemes within the Scottish Social Security... More
    Opened 6 August 2025

  • Law Commission Consultation on Chancel Repair Liability and Registration

    This is a public consultation by the Law Commission for England and Wales. We are consulting on provisional proposals for reform to the law governing the registration of chancel repair liability. We recommend that consultees read the consultation paper before responding to the consultation. A shorter summary is also available. Both documents are available on the Chancel Repair Liability and Registration project page, at Chancel repair liability and registration – Law... More
    Opened 15 July 2025

  • New prison in Buckinghamshire

    In January 2024, Outline Planning Permission was granted for the new prison. The next step for the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is the submission of the Reserved Matters Application (RMA) to consider landscaping and appearance in more detail. MOJ is now undertaking a period of engagement with the local community. This information pack contains more detailed information on the reserved matters. More
    Opened 9 June 2025

  • Regulation of the debt enforcement sector consultation

    This consultation invites views on how to ensure that there is independent oversight of firms that employ enforcement agents and High Court Enforcement Officers to enforce debts using the Taking Control of Goods procedure in England and Wales. This consultation is aimed at anyone with an interest in the enforcement of debts and fines using the Taking Control of Goods procedure. This includes but is not limited to: the enforcement sector the debt... More
    Opened 9 June 2025

  • Law commission consultation on digital assets and (electronic) trade documents in private international law

    This is a public consultation by the Law Commission for England and Wales. This project reviews the rules of private international law in the context of electronic trade documents and digital assets. For more information about this project, click here . We recommend that consultees read the consultation paper (available here ) before responding to the consultation. A shorter summary is also available ... More
    Opened 5 June 2025
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