British Legal Reform

“Every lawyer who sees the law as a catalyst for change both domestically and internationally should read this book. It is the very best of progressive thought on how the law should promote change now. It is so timely both because of the scale of the problems we face and because there is a new labour government with a real mandate. Written by leading experts in their fields, this is a real blueprint for the future.” Lord Charles Falconer, former Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice

"A compelling collection of innovative ideas that will inspire meaningful debate about Britain's path forward under the new Labour government." Sarah Sackman MP, Solicitor General

“This is an important book that deserves to shape the thinking of Ministers in the new Labour government, as well as the wider climate of ideas in the Labour party.” Patrick Diamond, Queen Mary, University of London

“Timely, reflective and rich, a fabulous primer for anyone interested in the many challenges facing Britain’s new government, offering vital ideas and an indispensable resource for policy-makers, lawyers and citizens." Philippe Sands KC, University College London

Catherine Atkinson is Labour MP for Derby North, Barrister and the Chair of the Society of Labour Lawyers.

Thom Brooks is Professor of Law and Government at Durham Law School.

David Drew is a lawyer and General Counsel and the Vice Chair of the Society of Labour Lawyers.

Part 1: Foundational Issues

1. Housing and Homelessness – Liz Davies, Rosalee Dorfman Mohajer, Ceri Edmonds, Stephen Hockman, Sally Hughes, Jamie McGowan, Wendy Pettifer, Andrew Pratten and David Watkinson

2.Rights at Work – Grahame Anderson and David Green

3.Family Justice Reform – Michael Horton and Hannah Gomersall

4.Criminal Justice – Laura Janes

5.Access to Justice – Grace Cullen

Part 2: Emerging Challenges

6.Planning and Levelling-up – Liz Davies, Rosalee Dorfman Mohajer, Ceri Edmonds, Stephen Hockman, Sally Hughes, Jamie McGowan, Wendy Pettifer, Andrew Pratten and David Watkinson

7.Constitutional Reform: Reforming the Lords and Upholding Standards in Public Life – Bren Albiston and Jemima Lovatt

8.Devolution – Bren Albiston

9.Environmental Law – David Wolfe, Bren Albiston and David Drew

10.Artificial Intelligence: Professionalising the AI Industry – To Control Technology, We Should Regulate Humans – Jacob Turner and Tristan Goodman

Part 3: The Global Context

11.Asylum and Irregular Migration – Adrian Berry

12.Immigration and Nationality – Thom Brooks

13.EU and Trade Law – George Peretz

14.International Law – Daniel Jones, David Drew and Joseph K