Human rights

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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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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.

13 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 for research on child safeguarding legislation.

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 you’ve told us matter most to you.

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 safe following planned riots.

08 Aug 2024

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