Dr Raj Joshi
Law and Civil Rights
Dr Raj Joshi is a senior barrister and prominent civil rights advocate whose career spans frontline legal practice, regulatory reform, and international justice. Twice named among the ‘Top 10 Asian Lawyers in the UK’ and listed in the ‘100 Most Influential Asians in the UK’, he has appeared before major inquiries, including giving evidence in the Stephen Lawrence case, and served as Chair of the Society of Black Lawyers.
A former Adjudicator to the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Dr Joshi has advised ministers, helped shape legal protocols, and represented the UK in international legal forums. His regulatory expertise and progressive legal approach have earned him a reputation as counsel of choice for complex and sensitive cases, particularly before the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
In addition to his high-profile legal work, Dr Joshi is a published scholar, keynote speaker and active voice in public debates on equality, justice and cross-border crime. He writes for The European on civil liberties, legal reform and the evolving role of justice in business and society.
Jury on trial: why scrapping the people’s voice risks the collapse of justice
Removing juries threatens fairness and public trust; true justice reform requires investment in courts, not abolishing trial by peers.
The US Supreme Court just ripped up the Fourteenth Amendment. Britain should be paying close attention
Dr Raj Joshi warns that US Supreme Court's rollback of equal protection should alarm democracies like Britain.
Consumer rights and wrongs in a digital age: why the law no longer protects the public
Opaque pricing, manipulative subscriptions, and outdated laws leave digital-age consumers exposed, frustrated, and often powerless.
Netflix’s Adolescence has exposed a society that still doesn’t believe women
Adolescence exposes how UK systems fail to confront misogyny, leaving women unprotected amid rising online hatred and violence.
Society is guilty of failing to teach young people their legal rights
Young people urgently need legal literacy to understand their rights and challenge authority abuses effectively.
