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The Society of Conservative Lawyers, founded in 1947, is one of the UK’s leading think tanks and serves as the home of the legal profession within the Conservative Party and on the centre-right of UK politics. 

 

Our role:

  • Support the Conservative and Unionist Party

  • Uphold the principles of justice and democracy

  • Carry out and publish research in the fields of law and public policy

  • Host lectures and social events for like-minded members of the legal profession

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RESEARCH EVENTS PUBLICATIONS

EVENT: Fringe meeting – Strong justice, strong economy: optimising our global potential

Monday 6th October 2025

Legal leaders and policymakers explore the economic and social value of the legal profession at home and discuss how best to develop policy frameworks to support a sustainable justice system and maintain the UK’s status as the global jurisdiction of choice.


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EVENT: Reception with the Rt Hon Robert Jenrick KC

Thursday 27th November 2025

A reception at the Guildhall hosted by Sarah Bool MP, Chair of the Society’s Executive Committee – a good opportunity to hear from both her and Robert Jenrick MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Justice.


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NEW PAPER: Evidence to the Inquiry into the Rule of Law

SCL submitted evidence to the House of Lords Constitution Committee in April. The Society is now able to publish this in a paper with a foreword by the Shadow Attorney General, Lord Wolfson of Tredegar KC.


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NEW PAPER: Building a system we can trust: is the Mental Capacity Act fit for purpose 20 years on?

Mark Dunkley considers whether, given the passage of time since the Mental Capacity Act 2005 was brought into force, it is now necessary to revisit and improve the system.


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The Society of Conservative Lawyers is an association of lawyers who support or are sympathetic to the aims of the Conservative Party. Members hold a range of different views within those parameters. All publications by the Society reflect the personal opinion of the author and do not represent legal advice or a corporate view of the Society.

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