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The Attorney General Richard Hermer KC and 46 members of the Council of Europe signed a new ECHR declaration. This is a landmark moment for Britain to lead, not leave, the rules-based order. This addresses challenges and wider reforms, including tackling illegal migration.

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After a justice storytelling event at the @TheGardenCinema, the Advocate General of Scotland Catherine Smith KC shared her four favourite films with our Youth Ambassadors. Because the rule of law isn’t just in courtrooms. It touches every aspect of our lives – even TV and film.

The challenges we face span borders - and our ability to tackle them is supported by the European Convention of Human Rights. Watch to find out why ECHR membership matters – and how we are modernising it for the challenges ahead. #ECHR

How does international law support the work of the Royal Air Force? The Attorney Richard Hermer KC visited the @RoyalAirForce in High Wycombe to observe how legal advice shapes the UK’s world-class military operations every day. #RuleOfLaw

Hear from two of the Ambassadors we hosted from the Attorney General’s Youth Ambassador Programme. @attorneygeneral  The Ambassador’s got to hear about the Law Commission's work, how we reform the law, and how law reform supports the rule of law.

How can film shape public trust in the rule of law? In an insightful discussion @TheGardenCinema, the Attorney General Richard Hermer KC, Kevin Wong and Laura Suggit explored the power of storytelling, followed by a screening of To Kill a Mockingbird. #RuleOfLaw #FilmAndJustice

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"There is no tension in protecting fundamental rights and achieving aims of our government, to control our borders." Attorney General Richard Hermer KC discusses with Youth Ambassador Gajaan how the ECHR enables cross-border collaboration on shared challenges such as migration.

We are looking for up to four new members to join the PLE Committee and help drive these principles. We want to hear from legal design innovators, service user reps, and youth voices. Learn more and express your interest today here: forms.office.com/pages/response…

Public Legal Education (PLE) is about helping everyone understand the legal system, their basic rights and why they are important. But what should the future of PLE look like? We believe it should focus on five key principles. Find out more➡️

Our Youth Ambassadors are developing creative communication plans to bring the rule of law to life for young people. Last week they pitched their plans to the Attorney General and Advocate General of Scotland — and they did not disappoint. Watch this space to find out more ⚖️

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What does it take to protect girls and women from FGM? It takes united action. The Solicitor General @elliereeves and @jessphillips recently hosted a FGM summit to better protect women and girls from this appalling crime. Listen to what participants had to say. #EndFGM

In the 1990s, LGBT+ service members were dismissed from the UK armed forces. The European Court of Human Rights ruled that it was a violation of their right to private life and by 2000, the ban was lifted. International law can make real, practical change.

On Tuesday, the Advocate General for Scotland joined @Law_Works to present this year's Attorney General's Annual Student Pro Bono Awards. Congratulations to all the winners for their incredible commitment to access to justice.

Yesterday’s terror attack was the latest in a spate of vile attacks on the Jewish community. We’re taking action. Today, we’ve increased enhanced funding and we’re fast-tracking legislation to deal with malign state actors. This government will work with police and criminal justice leaders to deliver swift justice. We all have a duty, as a country, to root out antisemitism.

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The Solicitor General @elliereeves and @jessphillips hosted a summit with government, victim-survivors and third-sector organisations to better protect women and girls from FGM. New measures were announced to improve the prevention, investigation and prosecution of FGM.