Law Commission – Reforming the law

Reforming the law

The Law Commission is an independent organisation. We were created in 1965 to keep the law of England and Wales under review and recommend reform where needed.

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Current projects

Our law reform work focuses on changes that deliver real benefits to people, organisations and institutions.

Take a look at the wide range of projects we’re working on currently.

Latest projects

Burial and cremation

The Law Commission has published the final report of its review of burial and cremation law.

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Contempt of court

The Law Commission has been asked by the Government to review the law on contempt of court and consider reform to improve its effectiveness, consistency and coherence.

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Disabled children’s social care

The Law Commission has completed its review of disabled children’s social care law and published its final report.

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