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.

BHRC’s 2019 Executive

Chair

Co-Vice Chairs

Treasurer

Secretary

Membership Secretary

Executive Members

 

Co-Opted Executive Members

In addition to the 16 elected members of the Executive, two further places are available for Executive members co-opted by the Chair during the election period. The co-opted members serve in the same capacity as 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.

Executive Officer

BHRC currently employs one staff member in the role of Executive Officer.