A new trial observation report by the Bar Human Rights Committee has revealed numerous violations of international law and fair...
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BHRC is recruiting – new Executive Officer vacancy
The Bar Human Rights Committee of England & Wales is recruiting for a new Executive Officer to lead and coordinate all...
BHRC calls on Russian authorities to uphold religious freedom of Jehovah’s Witnesses
The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales has issued a formal statement expressing serious concern over the Russian Supreme...
BHRC welcomes Egypt’s long-overdue release of Aya Hegazy
The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales has welcomed today’s news that Egyptian-American charity founder Aya Hegazy has...
Get involved with the Bar Human Rights Committee – special event in Manchester
6pm, Tuesday 25th April Garden Court North Chambers 3rd Floor, Blackfriars House Parsonage Manchester M3 2JA The Bar Human...
BHRC responds to latest delay in Aya Hegazy case
After 1156 days on pre-trial detention, Aya Hegazy will have to wait a further 3 weeks to learn her fate,...
BHRC calls on Bahrain to halt executions amid torture allegations
The Bar Human Rights Committee has sent an open letter to the King of Bahrain, calling for an immediate halt...
BHRC partners with the Human Rights Watch Film Festival
The Bar Human Rights Committee has partnered with the Human Rights Watch Film Festival for a series of screenings of...
BHRC responds to UK Home Office decision to soften child refugee policy
The Bar Human Rights Committee has welcomed the UK Government’s recent decision to reconsider asylum applications from lone child refugees...
BHRC legal observers call on Turkey to ensure fair trial rights of Taraf journalists
The Bar Human Rights Committee has published a statement of concern calling on the Turkish authorities to protect the fair trial...