International legal community condemns US sanctions against the International Criminal Court
17 organisations from across the international legal community have strongly condemned the sanctions imposed by the…
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Next week, do not miss the upcoming CCBE/ELF webinar on “Legal Aid – Making criminal legal aid work better in practice”!
This webinar will explore the importance of effective criminal legal aid, the achievements of the EU…
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Roman Zavrsek: “The CCBE does not replace national Bars. It multiplies their influence.”
The President of the CCBE, speaking at the CNB Convention nationale des avocats 2026 in Toulouse,…
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EU Court of Justice cases for 22/10
The EU Court of Justice has released a list of cases scheduled for consideration on 22…
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Uganda. Statement by Law Society
Justice must prevail, and Uganda must remain a place of safety and dignity for all. Source:…
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“I will advocate for clear standards, appropriate regulation and responsible innovation.”-Law Society president Brett Dixon
Brett Dixon, president of The Law Society, emphasised the need for clear standards, appropriate regulation, and…
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Spanish Advocacy will continue to demand other substantial improvements for the advocacy professionals on the Turno.
Spanish Advocacy is committed to seeking further significant improvements for advocacy professionals regarding the Turno system.…
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Transgender people and the issue of access to treatment in federal prisons
The Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling that mandates federal prisoners must have access…
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Spain: The Plenary of the Constitutional Court declares inadmissible the processing of the writ of amparo filed by the Ombudsman
The Constitutional Court of Spain has ruled the writ of amparo submitted by the Ombudsman as…
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The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom announced that the President Lord Reed, has delivered his farewell lecture ahead of his retirement next year
In a recent lecture, Lord Reed discussed the establishment of the Supreme Court in 2009, highlighting…
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CCBE: When the balance between security and freedom is under strain, lawyers play a key role in maintaining that balance.
Access to an independent lawyer, the presumption of innocence, and judicial independence are essential for lawful…
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Roman Završek, CCBE President, for the European Lawyers’ Day 2026, 25 October 2026
On 25 October 2026, the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe will mark European…
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