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News Statements and Letters Trial ObservationsFebruary 20, 2020

BHRC condemns the continued detention and harassment of Osman Kavala in the wake of new investigation

BHRC has today released a statement condemning the arrest and detention of Osman Kavala in respect of a new criminal investigation, following his acquittal in the baseless ‘Gezi Park’ trial, thereby extending the 928 days he has already spent in detention. In a further worrying development, it was announced yesterday that the Turkish Council of...

News Trial ObservationsFebruary 14, 2020

BHRC Interim Trial Report: The “Gezi Park” trial continues with the ongoing detention of Osman Kavala in defiance of ECHR decision ordering his immediate release, as proceedings unravel

Following on from our previous trial observations of June, October and December 2019, BHRC has published an interim trial report of the “Gezi Park” trial of sixteen leading civil society individuals in Turkey, including Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu. The interim report covers the latest hearing in the case, which was in session for a day on 28...

NewsJanuary 30, 2020

Turkey: Osman Kavala remains detained in defiance of ECHR decision, as proceedings unravel in the “Gezi Park” trial

On Tuesday 28 January 2020, BHRC attended the latest hearing of the “Gezi Park” trial of sixteen leading civil society individuals in Turkey, including Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu. Mr Kavala remains the only defendant still in custody and has now been detained for over 26 months. His detention continues in defiance of an unequivocal decision...

News Publications Trial ObservationsJanuary 24, 2020

BHRC Interim Trial Report: The “Gezi Park” trial continues with the ongoing detention of Osman Kavala in defiance of ECHR decision ordering his immediate release

Following on from our previous trial observations of June and October 2019, BHRC has published an interim trial report of the “Gezi Park” trial of sixteen leading civil society individuals in Turkey, including Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu. The interim report covers the latest hearing in the case, which was in session for a day...

News Projects Publications ReportsJanuary 24, 2020

Day of the Endangered Lawyer: Launch of the Toolkit on Lawyers at Risk

On the International Day of Endangered Lawyers, the IBAHRI, in cooperation with BHRC and other long-term partners Human Rights House Foundation, Lawyers for Lawyers and Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada, launched the Toolkit on Lawyers at Risk. The Toolkit on Lawyers at Risk is a unique tool aimed at facilitating the efforts of those seeking to...

NewsDecember 20, 2019

Introducing the new BHRC Executive Committee for 2020-21

The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales is delighted to announce the results of its recent biennial election for the Executive Committee 2020-21. Chair: Schona Jolly QC (Cloisters) Vice-Chairs: Stephen Cragg QC (Doughty Street Chambers) and Gráinne Mellon (Garden Court Chambers) Treasurer: Jodie Blackstock (JUSTICE) Secretary: Joanne Cecil (Garden Court Chambers) Membership Secretary:...

News Statements and LettersDecember 12, 2019

Hong Kong: Response by Chief Executive Carrie Lam to BHRC letter regarding the escalating crisis in Hong Kong

On 20 November BHRC wrote to Chief Executive Carrie Lam expressing grave concern at the intensifying situation in Hong Kong and urging Ms Lam to take urgent steps to de-escalate the crisis. Ms Lam has now responded to BHRC’s letter. The response can be found here. BHRC received the letter on 2 December 2019.

News Statements and LettersDecember 9, 2019

BHRC statement ahead of the Global Lawyers Forum in Guangzhou, China on International Human Rights Day

As lawyers and delegates gather for the Global Lawyers Conference in Guangzou, China, BHRC calls upon the Chinese authorities to commit to upholding the rule of law and effective protection of human rights in and across China, in accordance with the ICCPR, and by way of seeking and promoting accountability for violations through its justice...

Events NewsDecember 2, 2019

EVENT: BHRC Chair Schona Jolly QC in Conversation with Carrie Gracie: Reflections on thirty years as a foreign correspondent in China

10 December 2019 18:30 Hausfeld 12 Gough Square, London, EC4A 3DW Please join us for our end-of year event in conversation with journalist and former BBC News China editor Carrie Gracie, kindly hosted by Hausfeld at their offices. BHRC Chair Schona Jolly QC is delighted to be joined by Carrie Gracie to speak about her...

NewsNovember 25, 2019

Voting Now Open for BHRC Executive Biennual Election

Voting is now open for the BHRC Executive Committee 2020-21 until 1pm on Sunday 8 December 2019. All current members of BHRC are entitled to vote for the Executive Committee. Members must be in good standing to vote. As the Chair is running unopposed there will be 15 elected spaces on the Executive available. To vote,...

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