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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.
15 Feb 2024
Honour those who defend our human rights: Day of the Endangered Lawyer
We mark Day of the Endangered Lawyer and honour lawyers targeted for defending the legal profession and upholding the rule of law.
24 Jan 2024
Law Society calls on government to protect human rights defenders
Alongside Amnesty International, Fund for Global Human Rights, Human Rights Watch, Peace Bridges International and 45 international and grassroots civil society organisations, we call on...
05 Dec 2023
European Court of Human Rights clarifies its procedure on interim measures
We welcome the announcement from the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) of action it is taking to clarify its procedure relating to interim measures.
15 Nov 2023
Widespread mistreatment of lawyers in Turkey
This week, a delegation of 27 bar associations, human rights organisations and legal groups representing eight countries gathered in Turkey for a fact-finding mission on...
10 Nov 2023
Windrush’s 75th anniversary: “my client’s stories about the scandal must be heard while they’re still alive”
How our country reckons with our complicated history is a discussion increasingly had in the mainstream. To mark Black History Month, Dr Connie N Maina...
27 Oct 2023
Collapse of justice system in Afghanistan leaves countless at the mercy of the Taliban
The dismantling of the legal system in Afghanistan has led to systemic persecution of lawyers, prosecutors and judges, as well as the violation of fundamental...
16 Oct 2023
“We’ve got change at our fingertips”: a conversation on navigating the legal profession as a black woman
Angela and Mary met to discuss their differing experiences as black women in the profession. Join us in celebrating Black History Month 2023: ‘Saluting our...
13 Oct 2023
President reflects on tenure on last full day
Today (10 October) marks the last full day for the Law Society’s President Lubna Shuja. She has used her term to defend the profession from...
10 Oct 2023
It’s our priority to defend the profession against attacks from those in power
No lawyer should be criticised or targeted for doing their job. We’re working to robustly defend the profession, challenge rhetoric from politicians and counter perceptions...
21 Aug 2023
Professional Enablers Taskforce should not detract from unworkable Illegal Migration Act
The government, regulators and law enforcement agencies already have the powers they need to deal with immigration advisers engaged in misconduct.
14 Aug 2023
Government hints at withdrawal from ECHR
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has today (9 August) hinted that the government would be prepared to leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)* to...
09 Aug 2023
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