We are coming to Wales
We have recently successfully relaunched our Welsh Group, Co-chaired by Lucy Bennett and Mick Antoniw MS, the meetings have been really well attended with engaging discussions. The group have worked hard to organise a fringe panel for this year’s Welsh Conference which will be held in Llandudno in June. This will be an exciting event […]
The UK/EU common understanding: a Big Step Forward
Our Chair George Peretz KC has written this piece on the new Trade Deal between the UK and EU. https://renewal.org.uk/blog/the-uk-eu-common-understanding-a-big-step-forward
Mentorship Scheme 2025
Hi there I am reaching out about the Society of Labour Lawyers Mentoring Scheme (2025), which we think will be of real interest to members of your members. It would be hugely appreciated if you could share the below details about the Scheme with your members. Further details about the Society and our Mentoring Scheme […]
SLL Response – DLUHC Consultation on Reforms to Social Housing Allocation
Our responses to the questions put are set out below. We have omitted the questions directed solely to local authorities. However, as general comment on this Consultation Paper, and bearing in mind that the drafters of this response include lawyers who, individually, have up to 50 years of experience in responding to consultation papers, including […]
75th Anniversary Dinner: Celebrating 75 years of the Society of Labour Lawyers
We are delighted to invite you to attend our 75th Anniversary Celebration Dinner & Fundraiser. We will be joined by special guests from the Shadow Front Bench, including Emily Thornberry MP and Shabana Mahmood MP, with others to be announced. The event will take place on 8th May 2024 at The Law Society, with a […]
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is an important opportunity to reflect and celebrate women in the legal profession. It is also an opportunity to catalyse change. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Inspire Inclusion,’ with the stated aim that when we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world. Women in […]
Housing Group – Awaab’s Law Consultation
Our Housing Group have been responded to the Awaab’s Law Consultation. A huge thanks to all involved, with particular thanks to Liz Davies KC and David Watkinson. More info on the consultation can be found here: Awaab’s Law: Consultation on timescales for repairs in the social rented sector – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Read the Housing Group’s […]
Access to Justice Group – Civil Legal Aid Call for Evidence Response
Our Access to Justice Group have responded to the Call for Evidence on Civil Legal Aid. A huge thank-you to all involved, but particular thanks to Stephen Hockman KC, Grace Cullen, Zak Clifton, and Charlie Hindhaugh. The full response can be viewed below.