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
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.
Annual General Meeting 2025
Wednesday 11th June 2025
The Shadow Attorney General, Lord Wolfson of Tredegar KC, spoke after the formal business.
EVENT: Parliamentary reception – speaker Rt Hon Chris Philp MP
6th May 2025
Members and their guests gathered in the Houses of Parliament for an enjoyable evening, hosted by Sarah Bool MP, with Parliamentarians with legal-backgrounds and senior office-holders.
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.
NEW PAPER: How to meet England's housing needs?
Simon Randall considers how the Labour Government is addressing the significant challenge that the current housing crisis presents, with no easy solution. He includes a rigorous situational analysis with a series of recommendations and identifies potential missteps. This is an ever-evolving topic and the paper reflects the situation at the time it was written.
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