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Apply for the role of UK judge to the ECtHR

Applications are now open for the role of UK judge to the European Court of Human Rights.

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.

New report details results of our recent fact-finding mission in Turkey

A newly published report covers the results of our recent fact-finding mission in Turkey, focusing on the treatment of lawyers who have been arrested or...

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.

Parliamentary briefing: Illegal Migration Bill - report stage

We've prepared a briefing on the Illegal Migration Bill ahead of its report stage on 26 April. It includes our concerns and suggested amendments relating...

We've submitted a Universal Periodic Review report on Azerbaijan to UN Human Rights Council

Our report to the UNHRC focuses on the ability to practise law independently in Azerbaijan, and the lack of compliance with the European Court of...

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.

Day of the Endangered Lawyer highlights plight of Iranian lawyers

On 24 January 2024, we held an event to mark the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, which this year focused on Iran.

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...

Over the rainbow

Marios Kontos, winner of the In-House Solicitor of the Year award at the 2021 Law Society Excellence Awards, tells us about his work as a...

Safety of Rwanda Bill corrodes the rule of law and access to justice

Ahead of the Rwanda Bill's second reading in the House of Lords, we outline our profound concerns with the proposals.

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