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“It's been a great privilege to be a corporate lawyer and do human rights work – I feel humbled by it all”
Tony Fisher shares his key moments as a solicitor, from unprecedented U-turns from the House of Lords to his work on the first binding international...
24 Jan 2025
Lawyers targeted worldwide for upholding the rule of law
To commemorate the Day of the Endangered Lawyer, the Law Society of England and Wales draws attention to the risks lawyers face across the globe.
23 Jan 2025
Justice plays vital role in protecting human rights
As we mark Human Rights Day today (10 December), the Law Society of England and Wales draws attention to the risks human rights lawyers face...
10 Dec 2024
Lawyers in Iran face perpetual state of fear
An absolute disregard of the rule of law and dismantling of the justice system in Iran has left lawyers subject to systemic persecution.
21 Nov 2024
Impact of pro bono: safeguarding children internationally
Solicitors are constantly finding new ways to support people through pro bono advice. Discover how Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner teamed up with Keeping Children Safe...
04 Nov 2024
No solicitor should be attacked for doing their job
No solicitor should be attacked for doing their job. As your professional body, we’re working to robustly defend the profession and advocate on the issues...
31 Oct 2024
Threats to lawyers
We are continuing to support our members and have been contacting the solicitors’ firms and advice agencies on the target list to ensure they are...
08 Aug 2024
Riots and attacks on lawyers
Our response on behalf of our members as a number of solicitors' firms and advice agencies are on a list of targets for further protest...
05 Aug 2024
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...
19 Jul 2024
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...
18 Jun 2024
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.
13 Jun 2024
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...
29 Apr 2024
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