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The Surrey Law Society regularly represents members on issues of interest, including engagement in consultations that affect the profession.  Here you can view the most recent consultation responses submitted by the Surrey Law Society. 

 

The Society welcomes members from across the county who wish to engage in this activity; if you would like to have your say please email admin@surreylawsociety.org.uk and a member of the committee will be in touch.

19 June 2025

Surrey Law Society is proud to support the Community Foundation for Surrey as our nominated charity for 2025. As such, we are shining a spotlight on their Sanctuary Seekers project, which provides targeted funding and vital support to individuals and families seeking sanctuary across the county.

10 June 2025

We’ve been contacted by IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice), a national charity offering free, legally-based support for families navigating special educational needs (SEN) issues.

30 May 2025

Following the publication of the Law Society’s Climate Change and Property Practice Note on 12 May 2025, the Conveyancing Information Executive (CIE) issued a clear and helpful statement outlining what this guidance means – and crucially, what it doesn’t.  

9 June 2025

Following her earlier message of 21 May, Beth Quinn at the Law Society has provided a further update on their response to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) data breach, which came to light on 19 May.

5 June 2025

In the complex and fast-paced world of conveyancing, it is often the post-completion process that receives the least attention yet carries some of the greatest risks.

4 June 2025

The British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) has announced that bookings are now open for its 2025 summer school programmes. These annual courses are aimed at students and recent graduates interested in developing their knowledge and networks in key areas of law.