In the face of the escalating crisis in Gaza, the Society of Black Lawyers U.K (SBL) expresses deep sorrow for all innocent victims of violence, regardless of their ethnicity or …
Read the full story »Lawyer files $100 million U.S. lawsuit against Solicitors Regulation Authority
Sean Mireskandari, the London-based solicitor who previously represented the former Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), Tarique Ghaffur, in his race discrimination claim against the former MPS Commissioner, …
Lawyers accuse Liverpool and Chelsea Football Clubs of condoning Suarez and Terry Racism
The Society of Black Lawyers (SBL) has condemned Liverpool and Chelsea Football Clubs for appearing to condone the alleged racism of Luis Suarez and John Terry. The organisation is urging …
Can we expect fair trials at the ICTR?
Earlier this year SBL student member Monique Noel completed an internship at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), under the supervision of SBL chair Peter Herbert OBE who is …
Government to reform the Equality and Human Rights Commission
The Government Equalities Office has published detailed plans for major changes to the way the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) operates.
The proposals are contained in a consultation that will …
Speakers’ Bureau
SBL is frequently approached with requests to provide speakers for conferences, lectures and media interviews. These requests come from a number of sources: universities, colleges, trade unions, television and radio …
City Law: CV & Interview Masterclass
The City Law: CV & Interview Masterclass is a unique programme aimed at providing aspiring ethnic minority undergraduates and graduates with the practical advice and ‘insider’ information that will help …
Report reveals racism at the heart of the UK legal profession
A comprehensive investigation conducted by the former chair of the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE), Lord Herman Ouseley into allegations of racism, discrimination and victimisation within the Solicitors Regulation Authority …
City Law: CV & Interview Masterclass
This unique masterclass aims to improve your chances of securing a training contract by giving you the opportunity to obtain one-to-one advice, practical information and constructive feedback on your CV, …
SRA publishes evaluation of work-based learning pilot
The SRA has published a report on the results of a two-year pilot to look at different ways of assessing competence in qualifying as a solicitor at the training contract …
Legal Futures: The National Law Careers Conference
In England, approximately 15,000 students each year are now being accepted by universities to study law as undergraduates. Amongst ethnic minority students, becoming a member of the legal profession continues …
Legal Affairs »
Chair of the Society of Black Lawyers, sues the Ministry of Justice over race discrimination and victimisation
The claim by Judge Herbert in the Employment Tribunal
The report by Lord Justice Underhill, the Nominated Judge
The submissions by D Peter Herbert O.B.E. in response
The Letter by the President of …
Blogs »
Prevention of Gun, Knife and Gang Related Crime Bill
Prevention of Gun, Knife and Gang Related Crime Bill
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Make provision for the prevention and reduction of gun, knife and gang related crime by local government authorities, to ensure the adequate …
Reports & Press Releases »
SBL & AML Refugee Mission to Sicily & Lebanon 2017
SBL AML 2017 REFUGEE MISSION SICILY-1 2017 Sicily Mission Briefing Paper https://youtu.be/xNHNeq1tzKg Programmes »
Speakers’ Bureau
SBL is frequently approached with requests to provide speakers for conferences, lectures and media interviews. These requests come from a number of sources: universities, colleges, trade unions, television and radio …
Student Centre »
Pan African International Students Exchange Programme 2017
Pan African International Students Exchange Programme 2017
