The BHRC sends a letter of concern to the Nepali government regarding the prolonged lack of arrest and prosecution of the responsible individuals in the case of Arjun Bahadur Lama. Read the full letter of concern here.
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...
NewsStatements and LettersApril 11, 2011
BHRC issues a statement condemning the attack on Camp Ashraf, Iraq on 08 April 2011
The Bar Human Rights Committee (BHRC) condemns the excessive use of force by Iraqi security personnel against unarmed Iranian refugees at Camp Ashraf in Diyala province around 60 km north of Baghdad in Iraq. Camp Ashraf, home to approximately 3,400 Iranian refugees, including 1,000 women, came under attack by Iraqi security forces at 4:45 am...
Amicus Curiae BriefsNewsMarch 18, 2011
Prosecutor v. Aloys Ntabakuze
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The Bar Human Rights Committee hereby submits its observations on issues related to (i) the independence of the advocate as a cornerstone of fair trial rights, (ii) the scope of defence counsels’ functional immunity and (iii) abuse of process. The Amicus respectfully offers the Appeals Chamber its observations in order...
NewsStatements and LettersMarch 17, 2011
A Statement from The BHRC: Imposition of Martial Law, and the use of Foreign Troops in Bahrain
The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales expresses deep concern regarding the imposition of martial law, and the use of foreign troops in Bahrain. In particular, the Committee abhors the use of violence against protestors which has reportedly left several dead and hundreds injured, and the arrest of opposition leaders. The Bar Human...
NewsStatements and LettersFebruary 18, 2011
BHRC Letter of Concern regarding the continued lack of arrest and prosecution of the responsiblein the case of Maina Sunuwar
Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal Office of the Prime Minister Singh Durbar Kathmandu Nepal SENT BY FAX AND POST London, 18 February 2011 Dear Prime Minister, RE: The seventh anniversary of Maina Sunuwar I am writing on behalf of the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC). The BHRC is the international human rights...
NewsReportsTrial ObservationsFebruary 17, 2011
Bar Human Rights Committee Report on Bahrain, human rights and terror suspect cases
Introduction In early July 2010, the BHRC undertook a mission to observe parts of the trials of two groups of individuals accused of offences connected to protests and tyre burnings. The report highlighted the particular concern of the BHRC that during the arrest, detention and trial of the accused there was credible evidence that the following human...
NewsStatements and LettersJanuary 20, 2011
BHRC strongly urges the Belarusian authorities to guarantee in all circumstances the physical and psychological integrity of Mr Sapelko and Ms Busko
BHRC strongly urges the Belarusian authorities to guarantee in all circumstances the physical and psychological integrity of Mr Sapelko and Ms Busko, and in general all threatened lawyers, in order to preserve the independence and integrity of the administration of justice. Alexander Bileychik First Deputy Minister Ministry of Justice 10 Kollektornaya str 220004 Minsk Belarus...
Amicus Curiae BriefsNewsDecember 14, 2010
Amicus Brief for Radilla-Pachecho and The United States of Mexcio
In the Inter-American Court Of Human Rights in the Case of Radilla-Pachecho and The United States of Mexico Amicus Brief On Behalf Of The Human Rights Comittee Of The Bar Of England And Wales and The Solicotors’ International Human Rights Group This brief is directed to the Court in the case of Radilla-Pacheco v Mexico,1 in which the case...
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