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State machinery in Egypt restricts the free and fair practice of law

We raise concerns about the failure to protect the free and fair practice of law in Egypt, as the Egyptian state continues to target the...

Reflecting on the impact of section 28 and the fight for LGBTQ+ equality

Jonathan Wheeler, Law Society Council member for LGBT+ Solicitors, explores the impact of section 28 on the legal profession, the progress made by LGBTQ+ solicitors...

Lack of accountability for the killing of lawyers in the Philippines

We warn of the concerning culture of impunity in regards to attacks on lawyers in the Philippines.

The Safety of Rwanda Act becomes law – but our work continues

The Act came into force last week. We are deeply disappointed that its constitutional and human impacts were not reduced, but we are proud to...

Mistreatment of lawyers has chilling effect on human rights in Azerbaijan

We submitted evidence to the United Nations Committee Against Torture about lawyers at risk in Azerbaijan and the chilling effect on human rights.

Landmark ruling finds Colombia responsible for persecution of human rights lawyers

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ruled the Colombian government is responsible for the systemic persecution of human rights lawyers in Colombia.

Safety of Rwanda Bill: remaining stages and what needs to happen next

Meg Jacobs from our public affairs team details what happened in the House of Lords, what the government can do next and how you can...

UN experts concerned Rwanda Bill will threaten judicial independence

UN special rapporteurs are concerned the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill overrides the power of the judiciary to rule independently and apply the...

New findings show blatant disregard for international human rights in Turkey

A new report from the Law Society's fact-finding mission to Turkey shows the violation of human rights, as lawyers continue to face persecution in Turkey.

Lawyers must be protected as the UN reviews China's human rights record

The Law Society raises concerns about the mistreatment of legal professionals in China, as lawyers are unable to exercise their profession freely and independently.

Former Afghanistan judge illustrates dire state of justice system under Taliban rule

We are gravely concerned about the collapse of the justice system in Afghanistan and the persecution of legal professionals by the Taliban.

Parliamentary briefing - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: committee stage in the House of Lords

We've prepared a briefing on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration Bill ahead of the committee stage in the House of Lords on Monday...

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