THE ODYSSEUS TRUST

The Odysseus Trust seeks to promote good governance in the interests of the governed, based upon plural democratic values, public accountability and the effective protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. It seeks legislative, political and social reforms to achieve these objectives.

The Trust supports the activities of Lord Lester of Herne Hill QC in his work as a member of the House of Lords. Anthony Lester is a human rights advocate who has campaigned for a Bill of Rights and for equality legislation in the United Kingdom for some 30 years. The Odysseus Trust has four staff members: two Parliamentary Legal Officers (Emily Gray and Joanna Dawson), a researcher (Caroline Baker) and an office manager (Evie Jamieson), who co-ordinate and direct the work of the Trust.

The Trust is a company limited by guarantee. It operates as a non-profit-making body financed solely by voluntary donations.

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DEFAMATION BILL 2010

Lord Lester of Herne Hill QC introduced his Private Member's Bill to reform libel laws on 26 May 2010. The Bill can be found HEREand the Explanatory Notes HERE.

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ANNUAL REPORTS

To find out more about the work of The Odysseus Trust download our Annual Report for 2008-09.