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Law for Change Fund resources legal actions giving a voice to under-represented people and communities with limited access to justice.

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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 24/09/2026
Law for Change, with Changing Ideas, supported testing on PFAS (“forever chemicals”) that has provided evidence for potential legal action. We’re committed to supporting cases that expose systemic failings and hold companies and regulators to account. shorturl.at/kEKGt
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Blood tests find high levels of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory
People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 28/08/2026
A look back at an important case by Foxglove and Global Action Plan supported by Law for Change, helping secure legally binding environmental safeguards for an AI data centre in Buckinghamshire. We remain focussed on this issue. Read more: shorturl.at/Xv3e1
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Government admits error over Buckinghamshire AI data centre following legal challenge — Law for Change
The Government has reversed its decision to approve an AI data centre in Buckinghamshire following legal action by Foxglove and Global Action Plan, supported by Law for Change. In July 2025, Angela R...
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 25/03/2026
A win for science and the sea Backed by Law for Change, Dr Simon Gibbon challenged weak regulation over dredging in the River Tees and won. The High Court told the MMO to fix its licence or lose it. One voice can make regulators listen. Read more: www.lawforchange.uk/news/river-tees-dredging
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High Court Pauses Toxic Tees Dredging Licence in Major Win for Campaigner — Law for Change
The River Tees, a vital waterway for industry and shipping in north-east England, has been heavily polluted for decades from old factories and chemicals. To keep the port open, operators regularly dre...
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 06/02/2026
Beyond one family’s reunion, this outcome brings real hope to students, universities, and humanitarian groups working to protect those displaced by conflict. Read more about the case and its impact here: www.lawforchange.uk/news/gazan-f...
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Judicial Review Leads to FCDO Policy Change for Gazan students and their families — Law for Change
A Palestinian family has been reunited in the UK after a successful legal challenge brought by Duncan Lewis and supported by Law for Change. Ms A  brought the case against the Foreign, Commonw...
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 06/02/2026
The case led the FCDO to change its guidance for the Scholarships for Students from Gaza scheme, ensuring others in similar situations aren’t left behind.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 06/02/2026
Thanks to Duncan Lewis’ Judicial Review, funded by Law for Change, Gazan students in the UK can now reunite with their families and continue their studies - a major step towards fairness and compassion.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 26/11/2025
📢We're hiring a part-time Fund Manager to oversee the Law for Change caseload. This flexible, remote role (2hrs/day) is ideal for someone with a background in public law and legal case management. To learn more contact Stephen Kinsella or email your CV & Cover Letter to info@lawforchange.uk
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 26/11/2025
Our Parliament event last week brought 200+ MPs, lawyers, NGOs and funders together to talk honestly about fixing access to justice. The message was clear: the system isn’t working, and change is overdue. More on what came out of it: www.lawforchange.uk/news/access-...
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Access to Justice Inquiry submission — Law for Change
Access to justice shouldn't depend on being either very rich or very poor. Yet that's increasingly the reality facing ordinary people trying to challenge injustice through the legal system. Law for Ch...
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 11/11/2025
Sheffield Hallam and UCL’s experiences highlight risks faced by all UK universities under the new regime. Dive deeper here: www.lawforchange.uk/news//protec... #AcademicFreedom #HigherEd #LawforChange #UKUniversities
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Sheffield Hallam University SHU Reverses Research Ban After Chinese Intelligence Pressure | Law for Change — Law for Change
Sheffield Hallam University banned Professor Laura Murphy's forced labour research after Chinese intelligence threats. Legal action funded by Law for Change reversed the decision and exposed foreign i...
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 11/11/2025
New UK free speech laws aim to protect dissent and rigorous research, but legal reform alone can’t resolve the tension when external influence persists. Can compliance regimes really safeguard critical inquiry?
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 11/11/2025
When international reputation is at stake, who gets protected and who is silenced? These cases show how scholars’ independence is threatened by the intersection of global politics and university finances.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 11/11/2025
Michelle Shipworth at UCL warned that student complaints, especially from nationalistic cohorts, can lead to course content being censored or removed - putting university income ahead of open debate.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 11/11/2025
What safeguards really exist for UK academic freedom when research upsets global interests? Events at Sheffield Hallam and UCL reveal just how vulnerable universities are to outside and commercial pressure.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 08/11/2025
Here’s the link to the case www.lawforchange.uk/news//protec... Funding was essential in exposing how Sheffield Hallam responded to Chinese pressure by banning Professor Murphy’s research on Uyghur forced labour. Legal action secured her academic freedom and made front-page news for good reason.
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Sheffield Hallam University Reverses Research Ban After Chinese Intelligence Pressure | Law for Change — Law for Change
Sheffield Hallam University banned Professor Laura Murphy's forced labour research after Chinese intelligence threats. Legal action funded by Law for Change reversed the decision and exposed foreign i...
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 26/10/2025
What lessons should policymakers and communities take from Launders Lane? How do we ensure safe, healthy environments for all? Share your thoughts. #EnvironmentalJustice #CommunityPower #CleanAir #PublicLaw
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 26/10/2025
This case shows the power of grassroots activism with legal expertise from @mishcondereya.bsky.social. How can communities worldwide copy this model to fight entrenched environmental injustice?
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 26/10/2025
Launders Lane exposes tensions between private land rights and community welfare. Should landowners be liable for ongoing harm from historic neglect?
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 26/10/2025
Should cases like this be treated as public health emergencies? How can laws empower communities faster instead of slowing them down?
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 26/10/2025
The harm here isn’t just environmental. Anxiety, daily disruptions, and long-term health fears show pollution also sparks a social and psychological crisis.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 26/10/2025
These measures, if delivered properly, could finally limit fires and stabilise the land. But legal accountability must continue until residents see lasting safety, not just promises.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 26/10/2025
Following the ruling, Havering Council now seems to be taking positive steps, considering both a long-term engineered cap and a faster polymer “hydro-mulching” layer to curb toxic smoke.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 26/10/2025
This case confirmed that smoke can be a pathway for contaminants. Will other councils act, or will bureaucratic delay stall meaningful change nationwide?
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 26/10/2025
Rainham residents faced toxic smoke for years with little council action. Legal loopholes, landownership, and delays left them trapped. How many communities suffer unseen harm?
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 26/10/2025
The Launders Lane victory isn’t just local - it questions who really protects public health. How can communities hold power to account on environmental injustice? (Thread 🧵)
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 22/10/2025
After years of toxic smoke Rainham residents have won a vital legal victory with our support: Havering Council has declared Launders Lane contaminated land. The fight to clean up and protect the community’s health now begins. More : www.lawforchange.uk/news/launder... @stephenstroud.bsky.social
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A victory for Rainham residents: Havering Council declares Launders Lane contaminated — Law for Change
After years of living with toxic smoke and uncertainty, Rainham residents have finally seen progress. Havering Council, in East London, has now declared Launders Lane, also known as Arnold’s Field, as...
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 01/10/2025
👏Law for Change are proud to have supported @thehowardleague.bsky.social in its High Court challenge to the unlawful 'Removal from Association Policy', which allowed secure training centres to confine young people to their rooms for longer than the law permitted. howardleague.org/blog/success...
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The Howard League | Success for our legal challenge to end unlawful separation of children in Oakhill secure training centre
The Secretary of State for Justice has accepted that children held in a secure training centre cannot be left unaccompanied in their room for more than three hours.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 18/08/2025
🌲Learn how Law for Change backed Dr. Boswell's challenge to the A12 and Net Zero Teesside, which halted a £1.4bn road project and ignited an energetic campaign against risky carbon capture technology. Read more www.lawforchange.uk/news/a12-nzt... @drandrewboswell.bsky.social
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How Law for Change Supported Andrew Boswell’s Fight to Challenge Britain’s Failing Climate Response — Law for Change
In 2024, scientist and computer modeller turned activist Dr. Andrew Boswell, and Leigh Day’s environmental team, partnered with Law for Change to bring two high-profile legal challenges against major ...
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 10/07/2025
📑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. www.lawforchange.uk/news/policea...
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New Police Misconduct Panel Dismisses Senior Met Officer Guilty of Gross Misconduct Against Kristina O’Connor — Law for Change
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...
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 10/07/2025
📢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 www.lawforchange.uk/news/stallin...
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How Law for Change Supported Stop Uyghur Genocide in Stalling Shein’s London Stock Exchange Bid — Law for Change
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...
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 15/04/2025
📑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... @workrights.bsky.social
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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
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...
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 18/03/2025
📻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
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 13/03/2025
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.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 13/03/2025
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.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 13/03/2025
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...
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Ad agency AMV BBDO faces claim over Mars ‘greenwashing’
Chocolate and cat food campaigns at centre of employment tribunal cases
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 10/03/2025
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).
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 10/03/2025
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.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 10/03/2025
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. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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‘I’ve lost my work and been ostracised’: Oxford University accused of failing to act after ruling on ‘sham’ contracts
Despite winning a landmark legal battle, academic Alice Jolly believes it won’t benefit others
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 05/03/2025
📰 An article was published in the Law Gazette discussing the importance of our work. (www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a...)
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 05/03/2025
💰 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.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 05/03/2025
📫 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.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 20/02/2025
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.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 20/02/2025
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 · 18/02/2025
🚨 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 smk.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
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Award Nominees | Sheila McKechnie Foundation | SMK
There are ten amazing categories for this year's Awards. See whose been nominated.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 13/02/2025
Voting for LexisNexis Legal Personality of the Year closes at 5pm tomorrow! Please consider voting for our founder Stephen Kinsella. surveymonkey.com/r/PPMXG3F
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 30/01/2025
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...
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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...
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 30/01/2025
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.
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 30/01/2025
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 · 27/01/2025
You can read more about Kristina’s case here: lnkd.in/etXzWuAa
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Law for Change @lawforchange.uk · 27/01/2025
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.
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