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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London Magistrates’ Courts
January 2021 Maintaining Justice – adjusted Court Operations during Covid19 - Enhanced safety measures introduced. This paper is issued by HMCTS in consultation with the judiciary
COVID-19: Operational notice for external court users of Reading Magistrates’ Court
CLSA has been monitoring the issues raised by the pandemic and practices at courts across HMCtS’ estate, especially given the new strain and the massive spike in infections being experienced in parts of the country. We would encourage members to notify us of any...
CLSA Statement regarding the Criminal Justice System and current Covid crisis
The CLSA is concerned that Police Stations and Courts are not safe during this current phase of the pandemic. The virus spread appears to be out of control. Many areas of the UK are seeing emergency services stretched beyond capacity. Previous ‘Covid secure’ steps...
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.