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Harriet K Wistrich

UK 2026

Centre for Women’s Justice

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

UK-wide

Police Law: Mainly Claimant

UK-wide

DEI Champions

UK-wide

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - UK-wide

Eminent Practitioners

Individual Editorial

Harriet Wistrich is the founding director of the Centre form Women's Justice and brings an enormous amount of experience to her work. She frequently handles accusations of miscarriage of justice, particularly on behalf of female victims.

Strengths

Harriet Wistrich is quite exceptional and there is no one who does women's human rights more than she does.

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Police Law: Mainly Claimant - UK-wide

Eminent Practitioners

Individual Editorial

Harriet Wistrich is hailed for her pioneering work acting in women's rights cases. She is highly sought after for matters relating to violence against women, women deceived by undercover police officers and women appealing murder convictions for killing abusive partners. Wistrich is the founder of the Centre for Women's Justice.

Strengths

Harriet Wistrich is a fantastic lawyer who is very dedicated and at the forefront of women's rights.

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DEI Champions - UK-wide

Spotlight

Individual Editorial

Harriet Wistrich is the CEO of the Centre For Women's Justice. She has enjoyed a remarkable career in which women's rights have been at the forefront. Cases involving violence against women are a particular focus. Among Wistrich's high-profile cases are that of John Worboys and Sally Challen. She is a founder member of Justice for Women.