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New Police Misconduct Panel Dismisses Senior Met Officer Guilty of Gross Misconduct Against Kristina O’Connor — Law for Change

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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Jul 10

📑Learn how Law for Change + @bindmans.com supported Kristina O'Connor's pursuit of justice.

Mason's dismissal isn't the end - it's a call to action. Change demands a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths about power, gender and accountability in policing.

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On the 20 June 2025, a new police misconduct panel found Detective Chief Inspector James Mason guilty of gross misconduct and ordered his dismissal from the Metropolitan Police. The panel concluded th...

How Law for Change Supported Stop Uyghur Genocide in Stalling Shein’s London Stock Exchange Bid — Law for Change

Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Jul 10

📢NEW: How Law for Change backed Leigh Day in Stop Uyghur Genocide's year-long campaign that stalled Shein's London Stock Exchange listing.

Read more with the updated link below

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A year long sustained legal effort by Stop Uyghur Genocide (SUG), supported by Leigh Day and backed by funding from Law for Change and the Good Law Project has been credited with stalling fashion gian...

Reunited at Last: How Law for Change Supported the Work Rights Centre in Reforming the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, Reuniting Parents With Their Children — Law for Change

Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Apr 15

📑Read our latest article: 'Reunited at Last'

Discover how Law for Change supported the Work Rights Centre in reforming the Homes for Ukraine Scheme - helping reunite parents with their children.

👉 www.lawforchange.uk/news/reunite...

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In a victory for Ukrainian family reunification, Law for Change is proud to have supported the Work Rights Centre in successfully challenging restrictive changes to the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. The l...

Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Mar 18

📻New episode of The Hearing with Stephen Kinsella!

Our founder, Stephen Kinsella, dives into the motivations behind Law for Change and the wider challenges facing the UK legal system.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Mar 13

3/3. She is now challenging this decision on the grounds of discrimination and harassment, and under protections afforded to whistleblowers.

We wish Polina the best and hope that this case will make companies think twice before hiding immoral practices behind progressive advertising slogans.

Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Mar 13

2/3 Polina alleges that she was subject to detrimental treatment following her objection to advertising campaigns that looked to "greenwash" several household brands and create “an illusion of sustainability”. When she brought up these concerns she was suspended.

Ad agency AMV BBDO faces claim over Mars ‘greenwashing’

Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Mar 13

1/3 We were very glad to see Law for Change mentioned in the Financial Times on Monday, regarding our support for Polina Zabrodskaya, and her important case against AMV BBDO.

You can read the article here: www.ft.com/content/791d...

Chocolate and cat food campaigns at centre of employment tribunal cases

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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Mar 10

We must demand better from our prestigious higher education institutions.

We are very happy to have supported this important case and are always keen to support further cases that look to challenge unjust employment practices (details on applying for funding are available on our website).

Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Mar 10

This was seen as a pivotal case in challenging the widespread use of gig economy "sham" contracts in higher education.

However, over a year has passed and Oxford University continues to use these types of contracts to leave thousands of lecturers and support staff in a vulnerable position.

‘I’ve lost my work and been ostracised’: Oxford University accused of failing to act after ruling on ‘sham’ contracts

Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Mar 10

It was great to see a case funded by Law for Change featured in The Observer over the weekend. Last January, Rebecca Abrams and Alice Jolly took a case against Oxford University, to the employment tribunal where a judge ruled they should be viewed as employees.

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Despite winning a landmark legal battle, academic Alice Jolly believes it won’t benefit others

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‘I’ve lost my work and been ostracised’: Oxford University accused of failing to act after ruling on ‘sham’ contracts

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · Mar 8

“What Alice and Rebecca did could be massively groundbreaking and change universities’ ability to exploit their staff. I can see why Oxford would want to keep them quiet.”

Important work, too, from @lawforchange.uk. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Despite winning a landmark legal battle, academic Alice Jolly believes it won’t benefit others

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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Mar 5

📰 An article was published in the Law Gazette discussing the importance of our work. (www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a...)

Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Mar 5

💰 We received $50,000 from the 2024 Proton Lifetime Fundraiser Award.

🤝 Our legal expert panel grew to 97 lawyers across a vast range of specialities.

📺 One of our founders appeared on ITV discussing Law for Change's involvement in the Sara Sharif case.

Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Mar 5

📫 February Round-Up 📫

It’s been a busy month for us at Law for Change. Below are some of our highlights from February:

⚖️ We continued funding a wide range of public interest cases. The cases we backed involved issues of immigration rights, online safety, employment rights and victim compensation.

Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Feb 20

The Proton Lifetime Charity Fundraiser was made possible with support from Proton's generous community and a matching donation from free cloud storage Proton Drive. Thank you to all who supported this wonderful initiative.

Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Feb 20

Law for Change was delighted to be chosen as one of the 10 organisations taking part in this year's Proton Lifetime fundraiser. The round is now over and Law for Change received a $50,000 donation which we will use to continue to support important public litigation.

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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Feb 18

🚨 Two weeks left to nominate for the SMK National Campaigner Awards 2025! 🚨

10 categories, free to enter—including Best Use of Law, celebrating campaigns that use legal strategies for change.

🔗Nominate yourself or someone inspiring now!

📅 Deadline: 28 Feb 2025

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There are ten amazing categories for this year's Awards. See whose been nominated.

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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Feb 13

Voting for LexisNexis Legal Personality of the Year closes at 5pm tomorrow! Please consider voting for our founder Stephen Kinsella.

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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Jan 30

This case has once again highlighted the importance of Law for Change’s work in funding individuals and campaign groups so that they can bring crucial litigation that will have far reaching consequences. Read more about the crucial Finch v Surrey case here: www.lawforchange.uk/case-studies...

Finch v Surrey County Council — Law for Change

In a historic challenge backed by Law for Change, it was found Surrey County Council should have considered the full climate impact of burning oil from new wells—a landmark decision that has already p...

Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Jan 30

Lord Eltrich ruled the decision in the Finch v Surrey County Council case, that we funded in 2024, must now retrospectively be applied to this case. Fresh approval must now be sought from the UK Govt, where they will have to consider the environmental implications of the downstream emissions.

Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Jan 30

Congratulations to Uplift and @greenpeace.eu for their victory at the Court of Session in Edinburgh regarding Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields. Today’s ruling that consent for two new Scottish oil and gas fields was granted unlawfully is another important victory for climate campaigners.

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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Jan 27

You can read more about Kristina’s case here:
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · Jan 27

Law for Change has now backed several successful cases against the MET Police. It is crucial that our public institutions operate within the law and uphold high standards, and we will continue to fund important litigation that looks to ensure this is the case.