Harry Stratton

My name’s Harry Stratton, and I’m running for NCC because I believe in a fair and transparent process that treats all members with dignity and respect.

As a barrister, I’ve worked pro bono representing some of Britain’s most precarious workers in demanding fair treatment at work; represented human rights activists against authoritarian regimes; and defended MeToo victims against SLAPP lawsuits. As Chair of Republic, I oversaw efforts to privately prosecute Prince Andrew. As Secretary of Unite’s Legal Workers Branch, I campaigned for a fairer justice system and against legal aid cuts. I also co-authored the leading academic textbook on access to justice, Zuckerman’s Civil Procedure.

What this doesn’t capture is that I’m a warm and gentle person, who believes that every person has a right to be heard and to be treated with compassion. If elected, I promise to publish regular Ann Black-style reports on NCC decision-making to the fullest extent within the rules, so that all members can know how the NCC interprets the rules and what is being done in their name.

I am standing with Centre Left Grassroots Alliance. Please also support Dave Levy, Rachel Garnham and Caoimhe Ní Dhónaill.