The Society of Conservative Lawyers was founded in 1947 and is an affiliate of the Conservative Party of the United Kingdom. A leading Conservative think tank, the society also provides expert legal advice to the Conservative Front Bench and hosts debates on topical issues. Since its foundation generations of Conservative candidates have been selected from the Society's ranks.
Founded in 1947, the society quickly became a leading Think Tank on law and legal issues for the Party and continues to help to shape manifestos and policy.
Promote and assist in the publication of literature
The society has a vibrant membership of lawyers with an interest in Conservative policy and runs a regular diary of meetings and dinners with a strong political theme[1]
Notable membersEdit
The following either are current members or have been in the past
In addition to the programme of events, the Society has an active research wing.[2] This is involved in helping the frontbench teams with legislation that is going through Parliament and policy formation. Traditionally the Chairman of Research has led the Society's thinking and in recent years other members have also published pamphlets and papers through the Society. The current Chairman of Research is Lord Sandhurst, QC.[3]
^The Society's Research department 2009-02-04 at the Wayback Machine
^"Society of Conservative Lawyers, June 2021: result". Society of Conservative Lawyers. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
External linksEdit
Official website
October 21, 2023
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