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The BHRC sends a letter of concern to the Nepali government regarding the prolonged lack of arrest and prosecution of the responsible individuals in the case of Arjun Bahadur Lama.   Read the full letter of concern here.

Letter of concern to King Abdullah of Jordan urging him to renounce the recommendation to activate the death penalty to address communal violence   I am writing on behalf of the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC).  The BHRC is the international human rights arm of the Bar of England and Wales....

The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC) expresses deep concern at recent events and their impact on upholding fundamental freedoms and human rights and the respect for the rule of law in Uganda. Arrests contrary to international obligations On 4th May 2011, the Uganda Law Society, delivered a Petition to the Chief...

The Bar Human Rights Committee (BHRC) condemns the excessive use of force by Iraqi security personnel against unarmed Iranian refugees at Camp Ashraf in Diyala province around 60 km north of Baghdad in Iraq. Camp Ashraf, home to approximately 3,400 Iranian refugees, including 1,000 women, came under attack by Iraqi security forces at 4:45 am...

The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales expresses deep concern regarding the imposition of martial law, and the use of foreign troops in Bahrain. In particular, the Committee abhors the use of violence against protestors which has reportedly left several dead and hundreds injured, and the arrest of opposition leaders. The Bar Human...

A letter of concern in relation to the obstruction and intimidation of lawyers   Read the full letter here.

Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal Office of the Prime Minister Singh Durbar Kathmandu Nepal SENT BY FAX AND POST London, 18 February 2011 Dear Prime Minister, RE: The seventh anniversary of Maina Sunuwar I am writing on behalf of the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC). The BHRC is the international human rights...

Letter of concern in relation to the obstruction and intimidation of lawyers.   Read the full letter here.

BHRC strongly urges the Belarusian authorities to guarantee in all circumstances the physical and psychological integrity of Mr Sapelko and Ms Busko, and in general all threatened lawyers, in order to preserve the independence and integrity of the administration of justice. Alexander Bileychik First Deputy Minister Ministry of Justice 10 Kollektornaya str 220004 Minsk Belarus...