Ep 137: The Law Society of Northern Ireland Special General Meeting: What You Need to Know - with Rosemary Connolly

What’s behind the upcoming Law Society of Northern Ireland Special General Meeting?

 

In this episode of Activist Lawyer, we are joined by Rosemary Connolly, recently retired solicitor with over 30 years in private practice to discuss the factual background to the SGM called for 9th September in Belfast.

 

Rosemary talks us through the issues that have led to the meeting, the importance of solicitors engaging with the process, and the wider questions raised around character references in cases involving sexual violence.

 

The conversation also explores why it matters that members have the information they need to participate fully and make their own decisions at the meeting.

 

Special General Meeting: 9 September 2026, Belfast