BHRC In Brief | The need for attention to human rights violations in the UAE’s judiciary: Unfair mass trials, terrorism charges against civil society, life sentences for free expression and more

By Louise Price[1] and Haydee Dijkstal[2]   On 10 July 2024, the Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court issued convictions and severe sentences in the United Arab Emirates second largest mass trial to date – prosecuting in mass 84 individuals recognised by leading human rights organisations to be members of civil society, including human rights defenders...

Invitation to BHRC’s Summer Social

The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (“BHRC”) invites you to join us for our summer social. Please join us on the 7th July at 6pm at Garden Court Chambers for a drinks reception in the marquee. This event is an opportunity for members to get together, speak to BHRC’s Executive Committee, and learn more about how...