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Illegal Migration Act

We are concerned the act may be incompatible with our international human rights obligations and undermines the rule of law.

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Human rights in English and Welsh courts – the Universal Periodic Review

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a human rights process in which every country has now had its human rights record…

15 Apr 2025

Reform urgently needed to ensure justice in Tunisia

The Law Society of England and Wales is marking International Fair Trial Day* at a conference taking place in Brussels.

12 Jun 2025

Intervention letters – defending lawyers and human rights

We provide support by sending letters to state authorities about specific cases and we carry out more substantive and strategic work to improve lawyers’ safety.

06 Jun 2025

Protecting lawyers from attacks – the UK signs a new international treaty

In recent years there has been an increase in attacks on lawyers for doing their job. The Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer aims to safeguard lawyers, the rule of law and access to justice for all. Law Society committee member, Tony Fisher, one of the drafters of the convention, reflects on how the treaty will impact lawyers and the profession.

28 May 2025

Westminster update: lord chancellor announces new prison capacity measures

Your weekly update on the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: prison capacity measures, statutory timelines for asylum appeals and a landmark treaty for the protection of lawyers.

20 May 2025

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