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The Law Commission consults on modernisation of Co-operative and Community Benefit Society law

The Law Commission is consulting on the modernisation of Co-operative and Community Benefit Society law. The deadline for responses was 10th December 2024. 

You can read the Law Commission’s Review of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 document here, as well as a shorter Summary of the Consultation Paper here.

The Charities and Social Economy team at Wrigleys Solicitors welcomes the opportunity to participate in this review. We have written a number of articles exploring the potential impacts of this consultation on Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies.

Links to our recent articles can be found below. 

Article by Malcolm Lynch, Wrigleys Solicitors LLP: Law Commission Review of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 Consultation Paper no. 264 September 2024   Article by Malcolm Lynch, Wrigleys Solicitors, Law Commission issues consultation document on Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014

The_Law_Commission_is_consulting_on_the_modernisation_of_Co-operative_and_Community_Benefit_Society_law__now_is_the_time_to_express_your_views   How will your community-led housing group be affected by proposed legal changes?

The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act – preliminary ideas for reform

In November our partner Malcolm Lynch led two insightful discussions via webinar on the ongoing Law Commission Consultation regarding the Cooperatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. Malcolm explored the potential impacts of this consultation on societies and considered possible responses. You can watch these webinars on demand by following the links below.

Law Commission Consultation - a briefing For societies other than energy societies For renewable energy societies Law Commission Consultation - a briefing

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