Letter of concern to King Abdullah of Jordan urging him to renounce the recommendation to activate the death penalty to address communal violence   I am writing on behalf of the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC).  The BHRC is the international human rights arm of the Bar of England and Wales....

The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC) expresses deep concern at recent events and their impact on upholding fundamental freedoms and human rights and the respect for the rule of law in Uganda. Arrests contrary to international obligations On 4th May 2011, the Uganda Law Society, delivered a Petition to the Chief...