July 2015 – Bar Human Rights Committee of England & Wales

News Statements and LettersJuly 17, 2015

Bar Human Rights Committee writes to Chinese President in response to mass arrests of lawyers and human rights defenders in China

The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC) has sent an open letter to the President of China following the recent wave of arrests of lawyers and human rights defenders in the country. These people are reportedly accused of causing social chaos through open defiance in the courtroom, on the internet and organising...

Events News ReportsJuly 16, 2015

BHRC seminar on FGM Protection Orders – what impact for girls at risk?

On Thursday 16th July, BHRC hosted a seminar at Doughty Street Chambers where a diverse panel discussed the introduction of FGM Protection Orders in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The changes succeeded an investigation into the Government’s failure to protect those within its jurisdiction against FGM. In February 2014, the BHRC gave evidence to the...

EventsJuly 3, 2015

BHRC seminar – Rupture and Reconciliation in Colombia

On 3 July, BHRC hosted a seminar to discuss the challenges faced in the current climate of peace talks in Colombia for reconciliation between the state and its victims. In 1997, the Peace Community of San José de Apartadó in the North-West region of Urabá, Colombia, declared itself neutral to the five-decade armed conflict, a...

Events NewsJuly 3, 2015

Rupture and Reconciliation in Colombia – BHRC seminar

On Friday 3rd July, BHRC held a seminar to discuss the peace process in Colombia and to focus in particular on the situation of the San José de Apartadó Peace Community. The community located in the North-West region of Urabá, declared itself neutral to the five-decade armed conflict in 1997, a civilian protection strategy based on...

EventsJuly 1, 2015

Seminar – Rupture and Reconciliation in Colombia – Friday 3rd July 6:30pm-8pm

In 1997, the Peace Community of San José de Apartadó in the North-West region of Urabá, Colombia, declared itself neutral to the five-decade armed conflict, a civilian protection strategy based on international humanitarian law. Since then, the community has suffered many killings and reprisals....