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
RESEARCH EVENTS PUBLICATIONS
AGM: 6.00pm on Monday 22 June 2020
The Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held ‘virtually’ to allow as many members as possible to participate. Current members receive an email invitation nearer the time.
WEBINAR: The Covid-19 App – Does it threaten privacy rights?
Wednesday 13 May
In their paper [PDF] Lord Sandhurst QC, Benet Brandreth QC and Simon PG Murray argue that the NHS scheme for a contact tracing App must be safeguarded by Parliament to ensure that it is not abused and cannot lead to overreach beyond this specific emergency. Our panel discussed the practicality of the roll-out on the Isle of Wight and looked at the implications of the wider use of the app.
Find out more and watch the video of the webinar HERE
WEBINAR: Coronavirus – has the rule of law been overlooked?
A webinar with seven expert panellists, chaired by Sir Bob Neill MP, Chair of Justice Committee, House of Commons.
Thursday 30 April.
PAPER: Pardonable in the heat of a crisis – building a solid foundation for action
Benet Brandreth QC and Lord Sandhust QC make concrete proposals for addressing the issues identified in the previous paper.
PAPER: Pardonable in the heat of crisis – but we must urgently return to the rule of law
Lord Sandhurst QC and Anthony Speaight QC argue that it would contribute to public support for the Government’s restrictions if steps are taken to bring them better in line with the rule of law.
