BHRC In The Press

5 St Andrew’s Hill (January 2017) “Kevin Dent discusses a lawyer’s right to freely represent their client, whilst examining the case of abducted barrister Ahmad Bin Quasem.” Highlights BHRC Chair’s call for Bangladesh to release Ahmad Bin Quasem.

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African Law and Business (January 2018) “Egypt’s lawyers must be supported” Discussing BHRC joint statement on the Day of the Endangered Lawyer

Ahval (March 2018) “International lawyers demand UN action on torture in Turkey”

Al Jazeera (July 2016) “Cocoa versus conflict in Colombia” by Michael Gillard. Discussing BHRC’s Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC’s work in the Peace Community in Colombia

The New Arab (January 2018) “Iran must free jailed lawyers” Discussing BHRC joint letter with the Bar Council to the Supreme Leader of Iran

All Africa (September 2017) “Tanzania: UK Lawyers Say Independent Probe Needed in Lissu Attack” By Beatrice Materu

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Bar Talk (March 2018) “Ask Anything: Kirsty Brimelow QC”

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Bar Talk (March 2018) “FGM-Making the law work” by Zimran Samuel

British Parliamentary Committee for Iran Freedom (March 2015) “Press Release: Nowruz celebration in the House of Commons” Highlights BHRC’s criticism of the situation of Iranian prisoners at Camp Liberty in Iraq.

Cameroon Concord (September 2017) “Cameroon: Barrister Agbor Balla releases statement after release from jail” Agbor Balla thanks BHRC and other international organisations for their assistance in securing his release and that of other protestors.

Channel 4 (August 2018) “‘Evidence lies there like a time bomb’: Paddy Ashdown on how Assad may one day be brought to justice” BHRC Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC discusses the Syrian regime and universal jurisdiction for crimes against humanity.

Christian Aid

Christian Aid (September 2013) “International NGOs and legal firms highlight irregularities in controversial Colombian murder case” Coverage of BHRC’s joint statement highlighting irregularities in the trial of human rights campaigner David Ravelo

Counsel Magazine (July 2013) “Bar Human Rights Committee” by Kirsty Brimelow QC. BHRC Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC explains the vital work of BHRC shortly after her election in 2013.

The Daily Trust (September 2018) “UK Bar chair dissects Buhari’s stance on rule of law”

Daily Trust (February 2018) “‘Nigeria needs to move from confession-based to investigative approach in crime allegations’” An interview with BHRC Chair Kirsty Brimelow on the IDP training

The Daily Trust (February 2018) “Encounters: Taxi driver returned my lost bag on my first visit to Nigeria – Kirsty Brimelow”

Economic Confidential (February 2018) “Dangote lauds NBA on IDPs’ Legal Rights and Protection”

Eurasia Review (April 2018) “Target Iran’s Human Rights Abuses – OpEd” Discusses BHRC Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC presenting the case at an event in Geneva for the prosecution of 1988 massacre in Iran

Garden Court Chambers (August 2014) “GARDEN COURT INTERNATIONAL WORKS TO PROTECT UNIVERSAL JURISDICTION” Highlights joint letter with BHRC to Chairman of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party raising concerns about proposed change to judiciary.

ifex (November 2018) “Turkey: The Kafkaesque trial of ‘Taraf’ journalists” Makes reference to BHRC trial observation in Turkey with Article 19

Independent (August 2016) “Irish student Ibrahim Halawa writes heartbreaking letter home to mark three years in Egyptian prison” by Adam Withnall. Highlights BHRC’s call for the immediate release of Ibrahim Halawa.

The Independent (January 2018) “British lawyers urge Iran to release rights advocates: ‘Strong and confident nations don’t arrest lawyers'”

Iran Focus (September 2017) “Call for International and Independent Investigation Into 1988 Massacre” By Pooya Stone. Discussion of event at Parliament where BHRC Chair Kirsty Brimelow provided legal analysis on the massacre.

Irish Legal News (August 2016) “British lawyers back bid to return Ibrahim Halawa to Ireland”

Journal du Cameroun (September 2017) “UN applauds release of activists, urge gov’t to do more” BHRC applauds release of Cameroonian protestors but continue to raise concern.

Lacuna (September 2017) “Demanding justice for the Yazidi genocide” by Billy Briggs. Recognising BHRC and Global Justice Initiative’s submission to the ICC and BHRC Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC’s op ed in the Times.

LAD Bible (July 2016) “How ‘Chocolate For Peace’ Could Prevent Further Farc Conflict In Colombia” by Michael Gillard. Discussing BHRC Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC’s work in the Peace Community in Colombia.

LawCareers.net (January 2018) “Law organisations call for end to persecution of lawyers in Egypt”

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Law Gazette (September 2018) “Turkey: Professional bodies submit concerns to UN” Regarding joint statement by BHRC, Law Society and IBAHRI to the UN on the independence of the legal profession in Turkey

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Law Gazette (April 2018) “Alarm at mass jailing of Turkish lawyers”

Middle East Eye (August 2016) “UK lawyers call on Egypt to release tortured Irish student”

Myanmar Times (December 2017) “Arrests of Reuters journalists are “an egregious abuse of power”: legal experts” by Thompson Chau

Platform 24 (February 2017) “British lawyers urge top court to take up post-coup cases” by Fatma Demirelli. Coverage of BHRC’s letter to the Turkish Constitutional Court

Politics Home (July 2016) “Bar Human Rights Committee and Bar Council call on Kenya to protect lawyers following Kimani murders”

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Politics (November 2018) “Barristers step in over death threats to Asia Bibi’s lawyer” Statement from BHRC Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC

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Politics Home (May 2018) “Bar Council: Pressure mounts on Prime Minister to raise barristers’ urgent concerns with Turkey”

Relief Web

Relief Web (October 2017) “One step forward and two steps back for unaccompanied minors from Calais” Highlights on BHRC report on the dismantling of Calais refugee camp.

Scoop (February 2018) Conference urges support for Iranian women’s freedom

Scottish Legal News (April 2018) “Legal chiefs call on Turkey to release lawyers jailed in wake of failed coup” discusses BHRC letter calling on the Erdogan government to end its state of emergency.

Stockholm Center for Freedom (February 2017) “BHRC Calls On Turkish Constitutional Court To Address Human Rights Abuses” Coverage of BHRC’s letter to the Turkish Constitutional Court.

Stockholm Center for Freedom (July 2018) “BHRC publishes interim observation report on trial of Zaman journalists in Turkey”

Stockholm Center for Freedom (April 2018) “Int’l law associations: Turkey in breach of its international law obligations”

The Daily Sabah (October 2017) “400 migrant children in Calais separated from parents due to French delays, report says”

The Guardian (October 2017) ” UK lawyers say Hong Kong rule of law under threat after jailing of activists” by Benjamin Haas.

The Guardian (January 2017) ” Theresa May: Turkey must uphold human rights obligations” by Heather Stewart and Owen Bowcott

The New Arab (January 2018) “Amidst rights abuses, 8th annual Day of the Endangered Lawyer focuses on Egypt” Discussing BHRC joint statement on Day of the Endangered Lawyer.

The Sun (September 2017) “READY TO TALK TURKEY: Theresa May to meet President Recep Erdogan to plot post-Brexit free trade deal” by Tom Newton Dunn. Includes a quote from BHRC Chair condemning Turkey’s response to the attempted coup.

The Times (February 2014) “FGM victims ‘must sue’, lawyers suggest” by Lucy Bannerman. The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales said the UK was in breach of its international legal obligations to protect girls and women from being mutilated.

The Times Brief

The Times Brief (February 2017) “Immigration minister ‘broke promise over Dubs amendment’” BHRC Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC addresses the legality of the Dubs Amendment and the myth of limitations

The Media Express (February 2018) “Civil Society Meeting Urges UN to Launch Inquiry into 1988 Iranian Massacre”

The Nation (February 2018) “NBA signs pact with England Bar”

The Times (October 2018) “Lawyer of the week: Kirsty Brimelow, QC who defended fracking activists’ right to protest” BHRC Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC, named Lawyer of the Week, discusses her work with BHRC

The Times (September 2018) “John Bolton’s crusade against the ICC will leave terrorists cheering loudest” Editorial by Kirsty Brimelow QC and John Cubbon

The Times (July 2018) “Trial observer Pete Weatherby, QC, banned from entering Kuwait”

The Times (April 2018) “Colombian violence” by Edward Fennell. Interviews BHRC Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC regarding the persecution of human rights defenders in Colombia.

This Day (February 2018) “NBA, UK Bar Sign MoU on Human Rights Promotion”

Reuters (October 2017) “Lawyers accuse UK-backed Bahrain watchdogs over torture inquiry”

Yorkshire Post (October 2018) “Meet the former death row lawyer who aims to help women achieve their goals” Article about BHRC member Nikki Alderson and her work in Jamaica with BHRC