The Bar Human Rights Committee (BHRC) sought leave and presented submissions to the Court of Appeal in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, concerning allegations of torture during police custody of a British national arrested on drugs charges, who was convicted earlier this year. Our submissions drew the Court’s attention to international law concerning the admission of...

On the eve of International Human Rights Day, Kirsty Brimelow QC, BHRC Chair, spoke on the subject of universal jurisdiction at an event entitled: ‘Human Rights: Available in a court near you or in selected venues only?’ hosted by Bindmans LLP. The other speakers included: Geoffrey Bindman QC (hon), Saimo Chahal QC (hon), Ben Emmerson QC and Carla Ferstman,...