This collection reflects Lord Gardiner's involvement and interest in law reform and the justice system. There are many Law Commission reports as well as other printed papers. There is correspondence about rehabilitation of offenders, laws and acts, as well as source material for reports. The texts of a number of articles and speeches given by Lord Gardiner are here, including those during his time as Lord Chancellor. Official and press photographs are also included.

The case was heard before Mr Justice Oliver, the prosecution was led by Sir Hartley Shawcross (Attorney General) and Mr Gerald Gardiner (later Lord Gardiner) defended Alan Nunn May. Nunn May pleaded guilty to communicating information contrary to the Official Secrets Act, 1911, and was sentenced to ten years' penal servitude.