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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...

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...

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...

New National Audit Office report shows legal aid is “on its knees”

A National Audit Office report shows the dire state of the legal aid system in England and Wales, the lack of sustainability of the current...

Our High Court victory: government must rethink criminal legal aid funding

The High Court has ruled in our favour in the legal challenge against the Ministry of Justice. Now the government must rethink criminal legal aid...

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.

Statement on Stephen Denyer

We are saddened to announce Stephen Denyer, director of strategic relationships, passed away over the weekend.

Parliamentary Briefing - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: committee stage

We've prepared a briefing on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration Bill ahead of its committee stage.

Join a roundtable on civil legal aid reform

Share your ideas and concerns about civil legal aid reform directly with the Ministry of Justice, by joining one of our roundtables in January and...

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