About LawBrief
Bringing clarity to UK legal news through balanced, multi-source reporting
Our Mission
In an era of increasingly polarised media, understanding the full picture of legal news has never been more challenging. LawBrief was created to address this by aggregating UK legal news from across the political spectrum, giving readers the tools to see how different outlets cover the same stories.
We believe that informed citizens make better decisions. By showing you not just what is being reported, but who is reporting it and from what perspective, we help you develop a more nuanced understanding of legal developments affecting the UK.
How It Works
Aggregate
We continuously monitor dozens of UK news sources for legal and law-related stories.
Analyse
Each source is categorised by its editorial lean: left, centre, or right.
Present
Stories are grouped together with clear bias indicators so you can compare coverage.
Our Bias Ratings
We use a three-point scale to categorise news sources based on their editorial positioning. These ratings are determined by analysing ownership, editorial history, and coverage patterns over time.
| Rating | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Left | Sources with a left-leaning editorial perspective | The Guardian, The Mirror, The Independent |
| Centre | Sources that maintain a centrist or balanced editorial stance | BBC News, Reuters, Financial Times |
| Right | Sources with a right-leaning editorial perspective | The Telegraph, Daily Mail, The Sun |
Note: Bias ratings reflect editorial positioning, not journalistic quality. All perspectives are valuable for understanding the full picture.
Who We Are
LawBrief is an independent project dedicated to improving media literacy around legal news in the UK. We are not affiliated with any political party, news organisation, or lobbying group.
Our team combines expertise in journalism, law, and technology to build tools that help people navigate the complex media landscape surrounding legal and parliamentary affairs.