BHRC elects an Executive Committee to lead on the policy, strategy and delivery of its work. They are supported by a full-time Project Officer, a part-time Administrative Assistant and an Advisory Board.

BHRC’s 2020-21 Executive Committee

The Bar Human Rights Committee’s Executive is elected by BHRC members every two years, to oversee the organisation’s strategy and implement its work. Executive members contribute their substantial expertise pro bono to produce BHRC publications and statements, lead fact-finding missions, collaborate with local partners, and represent the Committee to the media, external organisations and the public.

Members of the Executive then elect specific Office Holders, who hold additional responsibilities for leading the work of the Executive, and BHRC as a whole.

 

Chair

Co-Vice Chairs

Treasurer

Secretary

Membership Secretary

 

Executive Members

BHRC Advisory Board

BHRC’s Advisory Board is made up of previous BHRC Office Holders, senior members of the Bar and the judiciary, and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and/or service to the field of human rights. Members of the Advisory Board are appointed by the BHRC Chair, following consultation with the Executive and a majority vote.

Baroness Helena Kennedy QC

House of Lords, Doughty Street Chambers & IBAHRI

Christine Chinkin CMG FBA

London School of Economics and Political Science & Matrix Chambers

Kevin Jon Heller

University of Amsterdam & Australian National University

Kirsty Brimelow QC

Doughty Street Chambers

Mark Muller QC

Doughty Street Chambers

Peter Carter QC

Doughty Street Chambers

 

BHRC Staff

BHRC currently employs one full-time Project Officer and one part-time Administrative Assistant.