Terisa Chaudary – biography

Terisa is passionate about criminal justice, advocating for fairness, second chances, and systemic reform. She is dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable and addressing racial and ethnic disparities in the UK’s judicial system. She believes the justice system should focus on rehabilitation over punishment, tackling the root causes of crime—shame, trauma, and exclusion—rather than reinforcing them through isolation and harsh sentencing. Her focus is on promoting fairness and a justice system where equality, understanding, and reintegration are the standard, not the exception.

She earned her law degree from Swansea University, holds a master’s in International Human Rights Law from Groningen University, and is completing the part-time Legal Practice Course at the University of Westminster. A probationary police station representative, she is working toward full accreditation and expects to qualify as a solicitor in July 2026.

One of Terisa’s notable achievements includes securing a client’s acquittal on insanity grounds after obtaining medical records and expert reports, leading the prosecution to offer no evidence. Terisa takes a compassionate and client-focused approach, ensuring everyone she represents feels heard, supported, and treated with dignity throughout the legal process.