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The Legal Services Board is the independent body overseeing the regulation of the legal profession in England and Wales. legalservicesboard.org.uk

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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We’ve announced further enforcement action to improve the Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) performance and better protect consumers. The SRA Board must provide visible leadership and challenge to deliver these changes urgently. Full statement: legalservicesboard.org.uk/news/lsb-int...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We are recruiting for three senior leadership positions: Director of Regulatory Oversight, Head of Performance and Oversight, and Head of Policy, Development and Delivery. The roles and how to apply: Director via bit.ly/4b2f4HP/ Heads via bit.ly/3wvaIYB
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The agenda and board papers for our Board meeting on 21 July 2026 is now available on our website. Read the agenda and papers: legalservicesboard.org.uk/about-us/our... If you have a question about any of the agenda items, please get in touch. We will make sure it reaches the Board.
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
We're pleased to welcome Sabrina Basran, Ayub Khan, and Richard Spencer to the Legal Services Consumer Panel. They bring expertise in consumer advocacy, regulation, and public service to the role. Read more: legalservicesboard.org.uk/news/legal-s...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Reshaping Legal Services Conference is back! Join us for expert-led discussion and debate on the future of legal services regulation, including supporting economic growth, strengthening consumer protection and how the sector should respond to innovation. 🗓️ 25 November 2026 📍 10 Union St, London
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The agenda and board papers for our Board meeting on 9 June 2026 is now available on our website. Read the agenda and papers: legalservicesboard.org.uk/about-us/our... If you have a question about any of the agenda items, please get in touch. We will make sure it reaches the Board.
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
We are pleased to announce that Jelena Lentzos has been appointed Director of Strategy, Policy and Engagement. She will lead the LSB's strategy, policy, and research teams at a pivotal moment for legal services regulation. Read our press notice: legalservicesboard.org.uk/news/lsb-app...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The LSB has confirmed that Flora Page KC has stepped down as a non-lay Board member. Since joining the LSB in 2020, Flora brought extensive experience as both a solicitor and barrister, helping to shape discussions on professional ethics, the rule of law, and public interest regulation.
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) @fsb-uk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
🚨 When business disputes hit, how easy is it to sort them out? We’re asking small businesses about their experience, from informal fixes to court action. Respond to our latest survey for the chance to win £200 👇 about.fsbbigvoice.uk/SettlingDisp...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
We're pleased to announce that Richard Blakeway has been appointed as the new Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC), the board of the Legal Ombudsman for England and Wales.
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The agenda for our Board meeting on 24 March 2026 is now available on our website. The papers will be published on Friday. Read the agenda: legalservicesboard.org.uk/about-us/our... If you have a question about any of the agenda items, please get in touch. We will make sure it reaches the Board.
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Our February Board meeting covered issues central to regulation and consumer protection, including: 🔹Public censure of the SRA 🔹Our professional ethics policy 🔹Changes to how we oversee regulators 🔹SRA’s intervention into PM Law Our Interim Chair reflects on these discussions 👇 bit.ly/4unqCxq
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Chair’s blog: sanctions, oversight, ethics, and more - The Legal Services Board
Since the Board last met in November, the LSB team has made strong progress across several key areas of our work. Our February meeting therefore covered a wide range of issues that are central to how ...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
We have formally censured the Solicitors Regulation Authority for failing to protect clients of SSB Group, a law firm that collapsed in January 2024. Over 100 reports raising concerns were ignored. Clients paid the price. We have acted. legalservicesboard.org.uk/news/solicit...
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Solicitors' regulator censured over failures to protect SSB Law consumers - The Legal Services Board
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has today issued a formal public censure against the solicitors’ regulator, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). This follows the regulator’s failure to protect co...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Time is running out to have your say on our consultation on diversity in the legal profession: it closes at 2pm on 2 March. What are we proposing? In a new blog, Richard Orpin outlines how regulators can drive change and help build a profession that reflects the society it serves. bit.ly/46Ox9H9/
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
We're pleased to announce Richard Blakeway as our preferred candidate for Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints, the Board of the Legal Ombudsman for England and Wales legalservicesboard.org.uk/news/lsb-ann...
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LSB announces preferred candidate for the Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints - The Legal Services Board
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced Richard Blakeway as its preferred candidate for the post of Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) after an open competition. The OLC is the Board ...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Despite some progress, the legal profession does not represent the people it serves. Persistent diversity gaps across the profession show why renewed and coordinated action is needed. (1/4)
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
The Legal Services Board (LSB) welcomes the publication of the House of Lords Constitution Committee’s report on the rule of law in the UK. Full statement: legalservicesboard.org.uk/news/lsb-sta...
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LSB statement on the House of Lords Constitution Committee’s report on the rule of law  - The Legal Services Board
The Legal Services Board (LSB) welcomes the publication of the House of Lords Constitution Committee’s report on the rule of law in the UK.  We are pleased that the Committee has drawn on the evidence...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Join us at our Reshaping Legal Services event hosted by the University of Southampton! Wednesday, 3 December 2025 | 4:00pm Network with legal professionals across the South of England and help shape the future of our profession. RSVP: events@legalservicesboard.org.uk
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
You’re invited to join the conversation on improving legal services at our Southampton event on 3 December. Let’s explore how regulation can drive positive change and growth and increase public trust. Book your place: reshapinglegalservices.org.uk/2025/10/09/e...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
We have approved an application from CILEx Regulation Limited to allow legal executives to obtain standalone litigation practice rights. Read more: legalservicesboard.org.uk/news/cilex-r...
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CILEx Regulation Limited’s application for stand-alone litigation rights - The Legal Services Board
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has approved an application from CILEx Regulation Limited (CRL) to allow legal executives to obtain standalone litigation practice rights. This decision is an important ...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
We have submitted evidence to the Justice Committee’s Inquiry into Access to Justice, highlighting the need for a more inclusive and responsive justice system. Read our full submission: legalservicesboard.org.uk/our-work/con...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Last month we visited University House Legal Advice Centre to see how they're making accessible legal services work. Read more: reshapinglegalservices.org.uk/2025/10/24/l...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
We have published the independent review of the regulatory events leading up to the Solicitor Regulation Authority (SRA)’s intervention into the SSB Group. In response to the findings, our Board is initiating enforcement action against the SRA. More: legalservicesboard.org.uk/news/lsb-to-...
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LSB to act after review finds SRA failed to protect consumers affected by SSB collapse  - The Legal Services Board
An independent review of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)’s regulation of the SSB Group [PDF] has led to the Legal Services Board (LSB) initiating enforcement action. The LSB will seek improv...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
We are recruiting for a Communications and Engagement Associate (one year fixed term contract from January 2026). The closing date for applications is 28 October. Interviews will be held on 10 November. See our website for more information: legalservicesboard.org.uk/about-us/wor...
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Work for us - The Legal Services Board
We publish job vacancies on this page when they become available.
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
High Court Decision in Mazur - LSB update, 13 Oct 2025 We've issued a further update following our recent meeting with all relevant approved regulators and representative bodies on this matter. Full statement: legalservicesboard.org.uk/news/lsb-sta...
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LSB Statement: High Court Decision in Mazur - 13 October 2025 - The Legal Services Board
The Mazur judgment does not change the law under the Legal Services Act 2007. However, it has prompted discussion about how the reserved legal activity of conducting litigation has been interpreted an...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Some of the LSB team recently visited the South West London Law Centres to see how legal services are delivered to communities that need them most. Read our blog to find out more. Link in comments.
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment, from 1 January to 31 March 2026, of Catherine Brown as the interim Chair of the Legal Services Board. Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Legal Services Board appointment
The Lord Chancellor, after consulting the Lady Chief Justice, has approved the appointment of Catherine Brown as the interim Chair of the Legal Services Board (LSB).
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
A huge thanks to @Nina Goswami FRSA and team at Clifford Chance for hosting our LawTech event last night. We were delighted to hear from Philip Young from Garfield AI and James Sandbach and Sam Sundaran from Citizens Advice for your thought provoking and informative presentations.
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Share your views on the challenges and opportunities facing the legal services profession in the South East: join us on 16 September at our Reshaping Legal Services event at Clifford Chance. View the programme for more information: reshapinglegalservices.org.uk/2025/07/17/e...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
We have recently published new guidance which sets out how legal regulators can help stop economic crime like fraud, money laundering, and breaches of financial sanctions. Read more: legalservicesboard.org.uk/news/economi...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
We've published our annual report for 2024/25. It covers our work in: 👉 Taking action when standards have fallen short 👉 Providing guidance on how regulators can improve legal services for consumers 👉 Bringing the sector together to identify best practice legalservicesboard.org.uk/our-annual-r...
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Our annual report - The Legal Services Board
Click the button below to access our most recent annual report and accounts, or continue reading for a summary of our work in 2024/25. Who we are We oversee the work of the eight regulators of legal s...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
We are recruiting for a Legal Services Consumer Panel Support Officer to provide support to the LSB’s independent Consumer Panel. The closing date for applications is 31 July 2025. More information can be found in the job description: legalservicesboard.org.uk/about-us/wor...
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Work for us - The Legal Services Board
We publish job vacancies on this page when they become available.
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
The papers for our Board meeting on 22 July 2025 are now available on our website. If you would like to ask our Board a question about any of the agenda items, please get in touch legalservicesboard.org.uk/about-us/our...
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22 July 2025 - The Legal Services Board
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
We are recruiting for a Regulatory Policy Manager. The closing date for applications is 21 July. To find out more and apply for the role, please see the job description on our website: legalservicesboard.org.uk/about-us/wor...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
We are recruiting for a Regulatory Policy Manager for a fixed term period of 8 months to cover maternity leave. The closing date for applications is 25 July. To find out more and apply for the role, please see the job description on our website: legalservicesboard.org.uk/about-us/wor...
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Work for us - The Legal Services Board
We publish job vacancies on this page when they become available.
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
On 26 June 2025, we held a Stakeholder Engagement event in Manchester, kindly hosted at Fieldfisher. We heard from Fiona Ledden, President of the Manchester Law Society, who delivered a thought-provoking speech on the evolving legal landscape. Read Fiona’s full speech: bit.ly/40Byxd6
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Fiona Ledden, President, Manchester Law Society speech at the Stakeholder Engagement Event in Manchester - Reshaping Legal Services
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment of Habib Motani as a non-lay member of our Board. Habib will serve another four years from 18 April 2026. Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Reappointment of a non-lay member of the Legal Services Board
The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment of Habib Motani as a non-lay member of the Legal Services Board.
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Where innovation meets impact: The legal landscape is evolving—are you ready to lead the change? Join us at our upcoming Stakeholder Engagement event to collaborate and to be part of driving forward positive change in the sector: When: 16 September 2025 Where: Clifford Chance Time: 4-6pm
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
We will be walking 10km with the London Legal Support Trust on 17th June. The London #LegalWalk supports hundreds of advice charities, ensuring those in need are able to access justice. Click here to support our team: londonlegalsupporttrust.org.uk/our-events/l...
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London Legal Walk 2025 - London Legal Support Trust - LLST
Join the largest fundraising event in the legal calendar, the London Legal Walk on 28 June 2022
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
The Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP) are seeking to appoint three Panel members. The closing date for applications is 28 July 2025. The interview date will be W/C 15th September. For more information and to apply, see the candidate pack: www.wig.co.uk/external-vac...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Catherine Brown as Interim Chair of the Legal Services Board. Find out more - www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Interim Chair appointed to the Legal Services Board
The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Catherine Brown as Interim Chair of the Legal Services Board (LSB).
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Following each Board meeting, we publish the decisions taken. The Decision Note following our Board’s April 2025 meeting is now available legalservicesboard.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Discover how MCG Consulting is helping to reshape the legal profession with a focus on inclusion, recovery, and belonging. Read now: reshapinglegalservices.org.uk/2025/04/29/i... #LegalProfession #Inclusion #MentalHealth
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
There was plenty of rich discussion and ideas shared at our 2025 Reshaping Legal Services Conference for how we can promote access to justice, ethics, trust and diversity in the legal sector. Watch the videos for insights of the key themes discussed: reshapinglegalservices.org.uk/2025/03/13/r...
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Reshaping Legal Services Conference 2025 - Speeches, Presentations, Minutes and Videos - Reshaping Legal Services
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Want to play a part in reshaping legal services? Meet us in the North West of England in June! We’ll be in Manchester on 26 June 2025 from 4pm to 5.30pm. The event is kindly hosted by Fieldfisher law firm. Sign up to attend here: reshapinglegalservices.org.uk/2025/04/15/e...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
We've published the papers for next Tuesday's Board meeting on our website. If you have a question to ask our Board about one of the items, please get in touch. Read our Board papers: legalservicesboard.org.uk/about-us/our...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
The agenda for our Board meeting on 29 April 2025 has been published online. If you have a question to ask our Board about one of the items, please email boardsecretary@legalservicesboard.org.uk. Find out more: legalservicesboard.org.uk/about-us/our...
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
We’ve published our business plan for 2025-26. Take a look at the work we’re doing to make sure that the regulation of legal services is maintaining standards, promoting confidence and facilitating economic growth. legalservicesboard.org.uk/news/busines...
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Policy priorities set out in LSB business plan 2025/26 - The Legal Services Board
LSB's business plan for 2025/26, including policy priorities and a continued focus on direct regulatory oversight.
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Legal Services Board @legalservicesboard.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
We heard some valuable insights at last week's Westminster Forum Projects event on legal ethics. Our consultation on the topic runs until 29 May. Here, Craig Westwood introduces the proposals on which we're seeking your views: reshapinglegalservices.org.uk/2025/04/03/l...
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The LSB's consultation on professional ethics: implications for policy, regulation and best practice - Reshaping Legal Services
Craig Westwood of the LSB introduces its public consultation on upholding professional ethics for legal professionals.
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Excellent report launch yesterday by @lsconsumerpanel.bsky.social and @legalservicesboard.bsky.social. The Regulatory Leadership on Access to Justice report shows the legal regulators how they can meet their duty to promote A2J. Here Lisa Davis talks about the extent of unmet legal need in E&W.
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