BHRC writes letter of concern to King of Bahrain, Majesty Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, regarding the situation of ongoing hunger strike and imprisonment of Mr. Abdulhadi al-Khawaja. See page 1 and page 2 of the letter here.
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In March 2012, the BHRC and the Solicitors’ International Human Rights Group submit an amicus brief in the case of Hugo Sánchez Ramírez submitted to the Supreme Court of Mexico.
NewsStatements and LettersFebruary 16, 2012
BHRC issues statement of concern following the arrest of Malawian lawyer and former Attorney-General Mr Ralph Kasambara
On 16 February 2012, the BHRC issued a statement following the arrest of Malawian lawyer and former Attorney-General Mr Ralph Kasambara, and the circumstances around his then-ongoing detention in prison. Following the press release, BHRC Vice-Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC was interviewed by Malawian radio stations and the BBC World Service.
Amicus Curiae BriefsNewsFebruary 1, 2012
BHRC submits amicus on the role of the Attorney General submitted to the Supreme Court of Nepal
In February 2012, the BHRC submits an amicus curiae on the role of the Attorney General to the Supreme Court of Nepal relating to a petition against Minister for Information and Communications Agni Sapkota. Access the amicus curiae here.
NewsStatements and LettersJanuary 6, 2012
BHRC Statement of Concern regarding minimum guarantees for Relocation of residents from Camp Ashraf, January 2012
The Bar Human Rights Committee (BHRC) expresses deep concern at the decision of the Iraqi government to transform Camp Liberty, a former US base in Baghdad into a temporary prison to house Camp Ashraf residents. The residents of Camp Ashraf, situated 60km North of Baghdad in the Diyala province of Iraq, are Iranian refugees, all...
NewsStatements and LettersJanuary 6, 2012
Statement regarding the decision of the Iraqi government to transform Camp Liberty
The BHRC issues a statement regarding the decision of the Iraqi government to transform Camp Liberty, a former US base in Baghdad into a temporary prison to house Camp Ashraf residents. Read the full statement here.
As part of a Child Rights Unit (CRU) project with UNICEF, the BHRC prpvides case managment support to members of the Child Protection Network (CPN) in Nigeria. If you are a member of the CPN and would like to request assistance from the BHRC please complete the case request form and email it to bhrc@compuserve.com. CPN case support...
‘Two thousand and ten – 2011 continued to be momentous years for the Bar Human Rights Committee (BHRC). Throughout the last two years the Committee has continued to work on ful lling its mandate in seeking to protect persecuted lawyers, judges and human rights defenders around the world, as well as promoting respect for the...
NewsStatements and LettersNovember 24, 2011
Statement urging the Colombian State to pause its quick denouncements of the Jose Alvear Restrepo Lawyers Collective (CCAJAR)
The BHRC issues a statement urging the Colombian State to pause its quick denouncements of the Jose Alvear Restrepo Lawyers Collective (CCAJAR) in the Mapiripán case and to allow fair due process to take place. View the full statement here.
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