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

Aviation autonomy

Examining the law around autonomous flight to support the safe development of rapidly advancing technology.

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Friendly societies

The Law Commission has been asked by HM Treasury to review the legal framework governing friendly societies.

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Criminal appeals

The Law Commission is consulting on reforms to the law governing criminal appeals, including the tests applied by appeal courts and the Criminal Cases Review Commission, post-trial retention of and access to evidence, and compensation and support for the wrongly convicted.

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News

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Law Commission seeks views on air traffic management and air navigation services for uncrewed aircraft

The Law Commission has today published a consultation on aviation autonomy , seeking views on the regulation of air traffic management and air navigation services for uncrewed aircraft

Published on April 16, 2025

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