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The GO Justice VOICES Ambassadors, gathered on the steps in front of a university building
The GO Justice VOICES Ambassadors, gathered on the steps in front of a university building

GO Justice launches 'Voices of Asylum Support in Scotland' podcast series during Refugee Week

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:41:00 BST

18 June 2026: In partnership with the British Red Cross VOICES Network, GO Justice launches our podcast series, which centres the experiences of those seeking sanctuary, challenges misconceptions, and clarifies the legal processes involved in Scotland.

GO Justice Centre staff stand before the new mural in the main centre space
GO Justice Centre staff stand before the new mural in the main centre space

GO Justice Centre unveils new mural in main centre space

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:31:00 BST

20 May 2026: Glasgow-based visual artist Ursula Kam - Ling Cheng visited the GO Justice Centre to paint the main centre space.

Small wooden hut at Bobbin Mill, surrounded by red tap.
Small wooden hut at Bobbin Mill, surrounded by red tap.

The Legal Rights of Scottish Gypsy Travellers: New Research Report Finds Gaps in Protection and Barriers to Accessing Justice

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 BST

28 April 2026: Cameron Wong McDermott, Professor Nicole Busby and Şefki T. Bayram in collaboration with Making Rights Real, published their report examining barriers to justice for Scottish Gypsy/Traveller communities

Eamon smiles at the camera, wearing a dark grey jacket and pale blue shirt.
Eamon smiles at the camera, wearing a dark grey jacket and pale blue shirt.

Eamon Keane awarded a Royal Society of Edinburgh medal

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:53:00 GMT

19 November 2025: Principal Solicitor and Co-Director of GO Justice Centre's Emma Ritch Clinic awarded a Royal Society of Edinburgh medal for his work in improving legal responses to sexual violence.

Staff and students from the GO Justice Centre stand next to Judge Rob Rinder to receive their award
Staff and students from the GO Justice Centre stand next to Judge Rob Rinder to receive their award

GO Justice Centre wins Herald Law Award

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:33:00 GMT

7 November 2025: The UofG's GO Justice Centre has won The Herald Pro Bono Award for helping to train the next generation of socially conscious lawyers.

6 panel members stand in a line, smiling in front of a projector screen.
6 panel members stand in a line, smiling in front of a projector screen.

Marking 10 years of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:06:00 BST

23 October 2025: GO Justice & The Tumbling Lassie Foundation host panel event marking 10 years since the enactment of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015.

Martin Rhodes MP Visits the GO Justice Centre

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:45:00 BST

5 September 2025: the GO Justice Centre welcomed Martin Rhodes, MP for Glasgow North.

UofG’s GO Justice wins LawWorks Pro Bono Awards

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:27:00 BST

23 April 2025: Glasgow Open (GO) Justice Centre wins Best Contribution by a Law School at the LawWorks Student Pro Bono Awards 2025.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

Emma Ritch Law Clinic established to improve access to justice for sexual offence cases

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:15:00 GMT

March 2023: The University of Glasgow has been awarded funding to establish a unique law clinic designed to increase access to justice in Scotland for complainers in sexual offences cases, through the provision of independent legal advice and representation by practising Scottish solicitors, without charge.