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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Our law reform work focuses on changes that deliver real benefits to people, organisations and institutions.
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The Welsh Government has asked the Law Commission to consider whether, and how, agricultural law in Wales could be modernised, simplified and made more accessible through a process of codification.
Published on February 11, 2026
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We offer a range of opportunities and particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the legal sector.
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Tell us your ideas for law reform
We are keen to hear proposals for where the law could be improved.
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