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Illegal Migration Act becomes law

Despite the Act passing through parliament, our work to advocate for the profession and for the rule of law has not stopped.

Systemic persecution of human rights lawyers in China

Lawyers continue to face systemic persecution in China, as independence of the legal profession, access to justice and rule of law remain under threat.

Graham Turnbull essay competition to be held in 2023 and organised by Memorial Fund

The essay prize was previously administered by the Law Society in partnership with the Graham Turnbull Memorial Fund but will now be led by the...

Fighting for equality under the law: celebrating Pride 2023

LGBTQ+ solicitors and legal professionals joined together throughout June to celebrate Pride 2023. We spoke to members who attended the London Pride march about what...

Rwanda ruling provides further evidence Illegal Migration Bill is unworkable

The government’s Rwanda asylum plans being ruled unlawful provides further evidence that the Illegal Migration Bill is fatally flawed.

Fighting for rights – UNISON v the Lord Chancellor (the tribunal fees case)

This podcast explores UNISON’s fight for rights and what the Supreme Court’s judgment means for access to justice.

Parliamentary briefing: Illegal Migration Bill - second reading

We've prepared a briefing on the Illegal Migration Bill following its second reading on 10 May. It includes our concerns relating to compliance with international...

We respond to the government's proposed Illegal Migration Bill

This week, the Government introduced legislation which addresses challenges with the UK asylum system. Our President Lubna Shuja, has raised concerns about the bill's compatibility...

Parliamentary briefing: Victims and Prisoners Bill - second reading

We prepared a briefing on the Victims and Prisoners Bill ahead of its second reading on 15 May. The briefing includes our stance on the...

Bill of Rights Bill scrapped

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk KC has today announced in the House of Commons that the government will not be proceeding with the Bill of Rights...

"You're under pressure to stop clients from being tortured or killed": an anonymous immigration solicitor speaks

An anonymous immigration solicitor dealing with challenging legal aid cases speaks out about vicarious trauma, pressures reaching billable targets and working with the government.

Lords divided on Illegal Migration Bill

The Illegal Migration Bill was met with criticism from Conservative peers during its second reading in the House of Lords this month.

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