British Legal Reform

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.

“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

• 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 Watkinson2.Rights at Work – Grahame Anderson and David Green3.Family Justice Reform – Michael Horton and Hannah Gomersall4.Criminal Justice – Laura Janes5.Access to Justice – Grace CullenPart 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 Watkinson7.Constitutional Reform: Reforming the Lords and Upholding Standards in Public Life – Bren Albiston and Jemima Lovatt8.Devolution – Bren Albiston9.Environmental Law – David Wolfe, Bren Albiston and David Drew10.Artificial Intelligence: Professionalising the AI Industry – To Control Technology, We Should Regulate Humans – Jacob Turner and Tristan GoodmanPart 3: The Global Context11.Asylum and Irregular Migration – Adrian Berry12.Immigration and Nationality – Thom Brooks13.EU and Trade Law – George Peretz14.International Law – Daniel Jones, David Drew and Joseph K