The Society of Conservative Lawyers was founded in 1947 and since then has provided a regular input to Conservative thinking and Conservative Party manifestos. Its aims and objectives are to: support the Conservative and Unionist Party; uphold the principles of justice and democracy; consider and promote reforms in the law; act as a centre for discussion of Conservative ideas; provide speakers and assist in finding candidates; promote and assist in the publication of literature.

Contact details

Website:
http://www.conservativelawyers.com/

Address:
Society of Conservative Lawyers, The Lodge, Deaks Lane, Cuckfield, West Sussex RH17 5JB, UK

Country:
United Kingdom

Sub-region:
Northern Europe

Areas of focus

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
1947
Institutional affiliations
Political party/figure
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): The Rt Hon The Lord Hunt of Wirral MBE
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): The Rt Hon The Lord Hunt of Wirral MBE
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): The Rt Hon The Lord Mackay of Clashfern KT
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2023
Society of Conservative Lawyers
14
United Kingdom average
41
Global average
65
2021
Society of Conservative Lawyers
7
% Female staff
2023
Society of Conservative Lawyers
14%
United Kingdom average
52%
Global average
50%
2021
Society of Conservative Lawyers
0%
2020
Society of Conservative Lawyers
29%
Age (years)
Society of Conservative Lawyers
79
United Kingdom average
37
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2021
Society of Conservative Lawyers
0%
United Kingdom average
38%
Global average
34%
2020
Society of Conservative Lawyers
0%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Society of Conservative Lawyers
4
United Kingdom average
41
Global average
57
2023
Society of Conservative Lawyers
9
2022
Society of Conservative Lawyers
5

Social

Facebook
Likes (2022)
Society of Conservative Lawyers
334
United Kingdom average
45,776
Global average
32,411
Likes (2021)
Society of Conservative Lawyers
253
Likes (2019)
Society of Conservative Lawyers
138
Twitter
Followers (2025)
Society of Conservative Lawyers
1,180
United Kingdom average
28,696
Global average
19,888
Followers (2024)
Society of Conservative Lawyers
1,173
Followers (2022)
Society of Conservative Lawyers
1,124
Subscribers (2025)
Society of Conservative Lawyers
69
United Kingdom average
11,305
Global average
7,436

Data notes

Last updated: 10/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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