Please be aware that all information under the Lawyers at Risk section of the Human Rights website will be move to the International website. From Tuesday 10 April 2018, you will be able to access the latest news, updates and intervention letters on the International Rule of Law section of the International website. This is to create consistency within the established International Rule of Law programmes and to provide clearer information on the work of the Law Society’s International team of the Law Society.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email international@lawsociety.org.uk
Public Accounts Committee on the future of the Modern Slavery Act
The Law Society believes that action against modern slavery should be further strengthened.
Law Society written evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights on the human rights implications of the EU Withdrawal Bill
Law Society written evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights on the human rights implications of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill
Law Society written evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights - Attitude to Enforcement of Human Rights
Better Combat Compensation - Law Society response
UK Universal Periodic Review 2017
The Graham Turnbull Human Rights Travel Award
Podcast with John Wadham
Human Rights Committee member John Wadham talks to the Law Society about his work as a leading human rights solicitor. He discusses his role as a former director of Liberty, General Counsel for the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and deputy chair of the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
Podcast with Angela Jackman
Human Rights Committee member Angela Jackman talks to the Law Society about her work as a leading human rights solicitor and as a lecturer at City University.
Interview with Glyn Maddocks
Human Rights Committee member Glyn Maddocks reflects on his pioneering work with the Centre for Criminal Appeals, and his long fight to overturn miscarriages of justice.
