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: Parliamentary reception – speaker Rt Hon Chris Philp MP
6th May 2025, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
An opportunity for members of the Society and their guests to gather 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
EVENT: Building a criminal justice system fit for the future
Tuesday 11th March 2025, The House of Lords
Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC was the guest speaker at an event to discuss how to develop new frameworks can support a criminal justice system fit for the future.
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.
EVENT: Reception with Rt Hon Victoria Prentis KC
3 December 2024, 6.30–8.00pm
Members enjoyed drinks and canapes at the Guildhall Club, and heard from Victoria Prentis who was Attorney General until the General Election in July.
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