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Andrea Coomber KC (Hon.)

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Chief Executive at The Howard League for Penal Reform
📍 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Andrea Coomber KC (Hon. ) AM is the Chief Executive of the Howard League for Penal Reform, a prominent voice on human rights and criminal justice. Previously the Director of JUSTICE, she holds an LLM from LSE and is a leading figure in UK law reform.

Originally from Australia, Andrea maintains a connection to her home country through her advisory role at the Menzies Australia Institute. Her career demonstrates a deep, personal commitment to advocating for a more just and humane legal system, particularly for the most vulnerable.

In addition to being an honorary Kings Counsel, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2023 for her significant service to human rights.

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Current Role
Chief Executive
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

Topics Andrea cares about

Penal System Reform
As head of the Howard League, her primary focus is on reducing the prison population and improving conditions, frequently highlighting issues like overcrowding and national security risks.
Human Rights Law
Her career, including her previous role as Director of JUSTICE, has been dedicated to law reform and the protection of fundamental human rights within the legal system.
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Career

Work history

11-2021
Chief Executive
The Howard League for Penal Reform
2-2016
Honorary Master of the Bench
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
10-2019 - 11-2025
Lay Member House of Lords Conduct Committee
UK House of Lords
7-2024
Trustee
BRITISH AND IRISH LEGAL INFORMATION INSTITUTE (BAILII)
11-2019 - 7-2022
Advisory Board member
Menzies Australia Institute
In the press

Media appearances

Andrea Coomber KC (Hon.) - The Howard League. Featured in The Howard League for Penal Reform
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Education
2000 - 2001
LLM (Dist.)
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
1990 - 1995
BA
The University of Western Australia
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