BHRC conducts training for Nigerian lawyers on the rights of IDPs

BHRC conducted a pilot training for lawyers from the North Eastern branches of the Nigerian Bar Association on the legal rights and protections of internally displaced persons. The training was conducted by Kirsty Brimelow QC, chairperson of BHRC, and BHRC members Dr. Tunde Okewale MBE and Jelia Sane. They were supported by BHRC Executive Officer...

The Bar Human Right Committee mourns the loss of Asma Jahangir

The Bar Human Right Committee of England and Wales (BHRC) pays tribute to its friend and colleague, international human rights lawyer Asma Jahangir. Asma suffered from cardiac arrest on Sunday 11th February 2018. She passed away in hospital in Lahore the same day. Asma was a fearless advocate who dedicated her life to the rule...