With your support, we have a real voice
The Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association is the only organisation entirely committed to professionals working in the field of criminal law in England and Wales. We need you to join us so that we can represent your interests and speak on behalf of criminal law practitioners.
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Domestic Abuse Protection Order pilot – updated guidance and upcoming training event
Dear all Please find here Guidance for legal practitioners on DAPO pilot - October 2024, and a Letter to legal profession bodies - DAPO pilot - October 2024 with details of the training event on 11 November, 12:30 – 14:00. As always, we would be extremely grateful if...
Letter Backed by 119 Criminal Law Firms to Justice Secretary
A coalition of 119 criminal law firms has cautioned the government against interpreting their submission of applications for the new legal aid contract as a genuine intent to sign it. In a letter endorsed by some 119 prominent figures in the sector, the firms informed...
Richard Atkinson – CLSA conference speech Friday 4th Octbober 2024
Richard Atkinson speech to CLSA conference
The Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association represents criminal law solicitors throughout England and Wales.
Your representative body when times are tough
CLSA membership brings with it support for the only organisation exclusively fighting for better terms for criminal solicitors throughout England and Wales. We respond to all important legislative proposals impacting on criminal law and have representatives on many important consultative bodies. We have been representing our members now for 30 years. We regularly engage directly with the MOJ on issues impacting on criminal law. We have a vibrant email group and facebook page where you can get support from fellow professionals and a lively and informative annual conference.
Applications for full membership are welcome from criminal law solicitors. Associate membership is for all those, including police station Legal Executives, Accredited Representatives and paralegals, working in criminal law firms and who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.