Abiodun Michael Olatokun FRSA- Human Rights Barrister
Fighting to protect human rights.
Fighting to eradicate poverty.
Fighting to entrench social justice.
Fighting to instil the rule of law.
I do my best.
Fighting for a better world
I am a barrister at 36 Public and Human Rights in London specialising in equality, human rights, employment, property, technology and public law.
I am an activist and charity director working to improve levels of participation in democracy, particularly amongst young people.
I am a teacher. I bring the rule of law into classrooms across the country and lead an international course called Citizenship and the Rule of Law.
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What do others have to say?
University of Nottingham Volunteer of the Year (2021)
“Michael is one of Nottingham’s most outstanding long-term volunteers and advocates, taking part in a variety of events, communications pieces, and virtual volunteering and advocacy opportunities which have benefitted literally hundreds of students and alumni at the University of Nottingham.”
The University of Nottingham Alumni Team
Guru Nanak Social Mobility Scholarship (2021)
“Mr Olatokun’s essay was excellent and we were impressed with his determination to practise coupled with his motivation for social justice. We were delighted to learn that despite considerable obstacles, he has now secured pupillage at a leading human rights Chambers.” (Please note- I finished second)
Mukhtiar Singh and the Sikh Education Council
Student feedback from my online course (2020)
“I found this course to be very stimulating, wide-ranging and packed with useful information. While all of the instructors were good presenters of useful input I found the style of presentation and content presented by Professor Michael Abiodun Olatokum to be extraordinarily well-done.”
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The latest from Abiodun
- Submission to the Justice CommitteeIn the 2022-2023 Parliamentary session, the House of Commons Justice Select Committee conducted an inquiry into the public’s understanding of criminal sentencing. My submission focused on the role that the national curriculum can play in improving these matters. The inquiryContinue reading “Submission to the Justice Committee”
- Why Lawyers Should VolunteerPublic interest law and civil society board leadership are the two great loves of my professional career. In this interview for Advocate I talk about why skills-based volunteering is such an important contribution for lawyers to make to society. ReadContinue reading “Why Lawyers Should Volunteer”
- My Year As An Ambassador for the Young Trustees MovementI had the privilege of being an ambassador for the Young Trustees Movement for a year. The organisation promotes the importance of the next generation of board leaders being empowered to make decisions today. Read my reflections on a yearContinue reading “My Year As An Ambassador for the Young Trustees Movement”
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