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:
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Support the Conservative and Unionist Party
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Uphold the principles of justice and democracy
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Carry out and publish research in the fields of law and public policy
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Host lectures and social events for like-minded members of the legal profession
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RESEARCH EVENTS PUBLICATIONS
EVENT: Fighting the future: Can Parliament and the Courts prevent the rise of deepfake pornography?
Monday 23rd February 2026
This panel style event will bring together a range of perspectives to consider some of the challenges presented by advances in AI, specifically deepfake images and pornography and how, in practice, this crime can be effectively prevented and prosecuted.
EVENT: Pamela Thomas Memorial Lecture 2026
Wednesday 4th March 2026
The lecture will be given by the leading public international law expert Lord Verdirame KC
EVENT: Fringe meeting – Strong justice, strong economy: optimising our global potential
Monday 6th October 2025
Legal leaders and policymakers explored the economic and social value of the legal profession at home and discussed how best to develop policy frameworks to support a sustainable justice system and maintain the UK’s status as the global jurisdiction of choice.
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.
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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