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News Publications Statements and LettersJanuary 30, 2019

BHRC joins 31 organisations around the world calling for the release of Chinese Human Rights Lawyer, Wang Quanzhang

BHRC has joined a statement with 31 other organisations calling for the acquittal of Wang Quanzhang, a prominent Chinese human rights lawyer arrested during the 709 Crackdown. On 28 January 2019, Mr Wang was found guilty of “subversion of state power” and sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison and 5-year deprivation of political...

News Publications Statements and LettersJanuary 24, 2019

Lawyers Associations join forces to raise concern for the rule of law and the legal profession in Turkey for the Day of the Endangered Lawyer

The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC) has joined ten other Bar Associations, Law Societies and Legal Organisations in a joint declaration concerning the breakdown of the rule of law and serious threats against the independence of Judges, Lawyers, and Prosecutors in Turkey. The declaration marks the 9th annual Day of the Endangered...

News Publications Statements and LettersJanuary 23, 2019

“Disappointment” and “Dismayed,” says BHRC, at Nepal’s continued prosecution of Madhesi activist, Dr Chandra Kant Raut

BHRC has issued a public statement raising concern over the continued detention, prosecution and treatment of Madhesi human rights activist, Dr Chandra Kant Raut, in Nepal. Dr Raut was arrested on 7 October 2018 on a charge of a crime against the state for his alleged involvement in a gathering that took place in support of...

News Publications Statements and LettersJanuary 22, 2019

BHRC calls for Zimbabwe to cease state violence and protect the rights of children amid concern for fair trials and freedom of expression

BHRC has issued a public statement regarding the current and ongoing situation in Zimbabwe, following a national protest called for by trade union, civic and church leaders. In its statement, BHRC raises concern over reports of shootings and beatings of civilians and the detention of large numbers of people, including children. There is also concern for fair...

NewsJanuary 7, 2019

A New Year Message from Our New Chair, Schona Jolly QC

With a New Year comes renewed cautious hope—an opportunity to harness energies for positivity and change. With that spirit, I am delighted to pick up the reins as the new Chair for Bar Human Rights Committee in the knowledge that 2019 will continue to present fundamental challenges for human rights across the world. As the global narrative becomes dominated by...

NewsDecember 31, 2018

“Nabeel Rajab should not be in prison” says BHRC Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC

On 31 December 2018, the Court of Cassation in Bahrain upheld the 5 year sentence of human rights activist Nabeel Rajab for tweets critical of the Saudi Arabia attack on Yemen and accusing the Bahraini prison authorities of torture. BHRC Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC issued the following statement: “Bahrain’s Court of Cassation is in violation...

News Publications Statements and LettersDecember 6, 2018

BHRC joins open letter to the President of Colombia: Protect Daniel Prado, Preserve the Independence of the Legal Profession

The Bar Human Rights Committee joined other professional bodies in raising concern for the safety of Colombian Lawyer Daniel Prado Albarracin, currently representing victims of crimes committed by the paramilitary group “The 12 Apostles.” The open letter was sent to the President of the Republic of Colombia, Iván Duque Márquez, and was signed by BHRC, the...

News Publications Statements and LettersNovember 21, 2018

BHRC expresses concern at recent arrests of academics and activists in Turkey

BHRC has issued a public statement expressing serious concern at the recent arrests by Turkish authorities of academics and activists. The arrests appear consistent with a sustained attack on dissent as a means of silencing critical voices within Turkey. On 16 November 2018 fourteen high-profile activists and academics were arrested in Turkey. Turkish authorities issued...

News Publications Statements and LettersNovember 15, 2018

BHRC Chair issues joint statement with concern for Asia Bibi’s lawyer, Saif Ul Malook

In response to reports that Asia Bibi’s lawyer, Saif Ul Malook, has received death threats and been granted temporary asylum in the Netherlands, legal leaders in England and Wales have made the following statements. Andrew Walker QC, Chair of the Bar Council, said: “No lawyer, in any jurisdiction, should fear intimidation or violence for doing...

NewsNovember 15, 2018

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Nominations for BHRC Chair are open till 26 November

BHRC Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC is concluding her term as Chair after 6 years as the Chair and 15 years on the Executive Committee. Nominations for Chair are now open. Any member of BHRC can be nominated for Chair of the Bar Human Rights Committee and all members are entitled to put forward nominations and vote. Nominations should...

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