I. Stephanie Boyce FKC, FRSA: “The erosion of the rule of law anywhere threatens global stability everywhere.”

Last evening, I returned to Chancery Lane, The Law Society to celebrate the tenth

anniversary of the Government Legal Department at the invitation of Susanna McGibbon KC (Hon)

and her team.

The question the panel, Andrew Strait, Tim Fallowfield OBE, I. Stephanie Boyce FKC, FRSA and chaired

by Christina Blacklaws (she/her) was asked to navigate, ‘What will the legal sector look like in 10 years – and

how do we plan for it?’

Deploying my pearls of wisdom in part: In the current geopolitical climate, which is significantly reshaping

the world order, the UK legal sector will undergo significant changes in the next decade, much of this driven

by technological advancements, changing client expectations, and evolving regulatory landscapes.

However, of critical concern is the global erosion of the rule of law. The erosion of the rule of law anywhere

threatens global stability everywhere. As a profession, we must champion its value, not only as a cornerstone

of democracy but also as an economic powerhouse and our commitment to the rule of law.

We must lead the broader push to educate the public on the law as a priority. We need to foster a culture

that values justice and equality, equip our citizens with a greater understanding of the importance of the rule

of law and its benefits to our prosperity, economic stability and peace, affecting a sea change in the public’s attitude

towards lawyers and the law – and that begins by teaching law in schools.

Teaching law in schools should be a core part of the government’s “plan for change”.
#Legalprofession #Teachlawinschools #Ruleoflaw #Publiclegaleducation

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email: stephanie@istephanieboyce.com. Thank you.