Following a nomination process, the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC) is delighted to announce the new Executive Committee. Sixteen BHRC members were nominated for available positions. As no further nominations were received, the election was uncontested and therefore did not take place.
Michael Ivers KC has been re-elected as chair of BHRC from 1 January 2026
The following (in alphabetical order) have been elected as EC members from 1 January 2026:
The incoming EC warmly thank Soraya Bauwens, Louise Price, Zimran Samuel MBE, and Pete Weatherby KC for their extraordinary work and and contribution to BHRC as Executive Committee members.
Wishing the new Chair and EC all the best for the 2026-27 term!
