What's new?

Reforming the law governing easements, covenants and profits à prendre
28 March 2008
The Law Commission invites responses to its consultation paper. Closing date 30 June 2008.
Strengthened Constitutional Role for the Law Commission
25 March 2008
The Lord Chancellor has announced his intention to strengthen the role of the Law Commission. Law Commission Chairman Sir Terence Etherton responds.
The Government accepts our proposals on post-legislative scrutiny
20 March 2008
The Government has published its response to our report.
The Spring 2008 Newsletter has been published
13 March 2008
You will find up-to-date information about recent events and where we are with our current projects.

Law Commission

The Law Commission is the statutory independent body created by the Law Commissions Act 1965 to keep the law under review and to recommend reform where it's needed.

We actively encourage responses to our consultations and reports.

What projects are we currently working on?

For quick reference, see our latest bulletin - alternatively, look at the team page link.

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