The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales is delighted to announce the results of its recent biennial election for the Executive Committee 2020-21. Chair: Schona Jolly QC (Cloisters) Vice-Chairs: Stephen Cragg QC (Doughty Street Chambers) and Gráinne Mellon (Garden Court Chambers) Treasurer: Jodie Blackstock (JUSTICE) Secretary: Joanne Cecil (Garden Court Chambers) Membership Secretary:...
On 20 November BHRC wrote to Chief Executive Carrie Lam expressing grave concern at the intensifying situation in Hong Kong and urging Ms Lam to take urgent steps to de-escalate the crisis. Ms Lam has now responded to BHRC’s letter. The response can be found here. BHRC received the letter on 2 December 2019.
As lawyers and delegates gather for the Global Lawyers Conference in Guangzou, China, BHRC calls upon the Chinese authorities to commit to upholding the rule of law and effective protection of human rights in and across China, in accordance with the ICCPR, and by way of seeking and promoting accountability for violations through its justice...
10 December 2019 18:30 Hausfeld 12 Gough Square, London, EC4A 3DW Please join us for our end-of year event in conversation with journalist and former BBC News China editor Carrie Gracie, kindly hosted by Hausfeld at their offices. BHRC Chair Schona Jolly QC is delighted to be joined by Carrie Gracie to speak about her...
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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.