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Legal cooperation projectsThe Law Society runs a number of international cooperation projects with lawyers in other countries. It does so because it has a responsibility as an organisation from a country with a constantly developing legal system to help other countries that wish to develop their own systems. It is in the interests of us all that concepts such as the rule of law and access to justice are put into practice worldwide.
These are usually training projects, designed to promote the transfer of knowledge, experience and good practice and / or capacity building projects, designed to support the creation and development of legal institutions.
You can view an overview of our international cooperation projects (PDf, 318kb) or see below for information about our current cooperation projects.
Twinning
We also encourage local law societies to undertake projects internationally through twinning with lawyers' associations overseas. Please see our guidance on twinning (PDF, 118kb).
The Law Society can also help local law societies and other solicitors' associations with advice on fundraising from international organisations and governments, by access to the expertise of English and Welsh solicitors and by sharing its own organisational and professional know-how. Please e-mail the International Unit for assistance.
Bilateral law associations
Many bilateral law associations also run projects.
View projects abroad below. Click on the links for details.
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The Nigeria Law Project |
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Monday 20 November 2006 A collaboration of the Law Society of England & Wales and the Legal Defence & Assistance Project, Nigeria. |
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Enhanced criminal law practice |
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Thursday 02 November 2006 The Law Society was awarded a grant from the European Commission to manage the project 'Enhanced Criminal Law Practice', as part of the project the English and Welsh Task Force produced this report on promoting defence rights. The report covers how the criminal justice system is working in relation to disclosure by police and prosecution and access to a lawyer by a suspect in detention. |
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