Where We Work
September 1, 2020
HomeSearch
Colombia
International lawyers observe “12 Apostles” trial of Santiago Uribe Vélez
November 11, 2019
Representatives from the Colombian Caravana (UK) and the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales returned to Medellin to continue the international observation of the trial of Santiago Uribe Vélez, the brother of former Colombian President and current Senator, Álvaro Uribe Vélez. Santiago Uribe is accused of heading a paramilitary group in North Antioquia...
International lawyers observe “12 Apostles” trial of Santiago Uribe Vélez
April 11, 2019
Representatives from the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales and the Colombian Caravana (UK) have returned to Medellin to continue observing the trial of Santiago Uribe Vélez, the brother of former President and current Senator, Álvaro Uribe Vélez. Santiago Uribe is accused of heading a paramilitary group in North Antioquia during the early...
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
January 24, 2019
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...
BHRC announces its panel and speakers for Bar Conference 2018
October 24, 2018
The Bar Human Rights Committee will be hosting a panel discussion at the Annual Bar and Young Conference 2018 in London on 24 November 2018. The panel “A Global Mission: Championing Women in the Fight for Human Rights” will be a dynamic discussion on how women in the legal professions represent and champion women, including...
A conversation with BHRC at BPP Holborn: The Promotion of International Human Rights Law
April 13, 2018
The BPP Human Rights Unit and the Bar Human Rights Committee hosted a special event at BPP Holborn, focusing on opportunities for barristers and students to get involved in BHRC’s international human rights work. BHRC Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC and Executive Committee members Michael Ivers QC and Grainne Melon spoke on BHRC’s recent work included acting as legal observers...
BHRC issues joint statement on Day of the Endangered Lawyer
January 24, 2018
BHRC and the Bar Council have issued a joint statement for the 8th Day of the Endangered Lawyer, standing in solidarity beside lawyers associations in Europe and around the world, with those lawyers in Egypt who face persecution in furtherance of the protection of the rule of law. The joint statement highlights the persecution lawyers in Egypt face,...
Get involved with the Bar Human Rights Committee – special event in Manchester
April 11, 2017
6pm, Tuesday 25th April Garden Court North Chambers 3rd Floor, Blackfriars House Parsonage Manchester The Bar Human Rights Committee and Garden Court North Chambers are delighted to announce a special event in Manchester, focusing on opportunities for barristers and students to get involved in BHRC’s international human rights work, followed by a drinks reception. BHRC...
Nicholas Lavender QC commends the work of the BHRC at the Opening of the Legal Year breakfast
October 13, 2014
On Tuesday 1st October 2014, the Opening of the Legal Year in England in Wales commenced with a breakfast at the Law Society for leaders of bar associations and law societies across the world. Chair of the Bar Council, Nicholas Lavender QC, gave a speech in which he commended the work of the BHRC. See...
Letter of concern regarding the the alleged attack on the Bogotá office of The Fellowship of Reconciliation
June 6, 2007
Read the letter here.
The Bar Human Rights Committee is the independent,
international human rights arm of the Bar of England
and Wales, dedicated to promoting justice and respect
for human rights through the rule of law.