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News Statements and LettersNovember 16, 2012

BHRC statement on the International Criminal Tribunal in Bangladesh (ICT)

The Bar Human Rights Committee of England Wales (BHRC) expresses its concern that the International Criminal Tribunal in Bangladesh (ICT) is failing to meet international fair trial standards. In particular, the BHRC expresses urgent concern following the alleged abduction of a defence witness, Shukho Ranjon Bali, (“Bali”) in front of the International Crimes Tribunal on Monday 5th November 2012....

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Events News ReportsNovember 8, 2012

BHRC launched Addendum report to “Recalling the Rule of Law” 2010 Report of the BHRC delegation to Mexico 2009.

Vice Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Human Rights Group and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Mexico, Jeremy Corbyn MP, hosted the launch event on Wednesday 7 November at the House of Commons, London, UK for the new BHRC report Addendum to “Recalling the Rule of Law” 2010 Report of the BHRC delegation to Mexico 2009. The panel of speakers was comprised...

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News ReportsOctober 31, 2012

BHRC Bulletin October 2012

We hope to work with as many of you as possible and always welcome your feedback and ideas, so please do not hesitate to get in contact with the BHRC Project Coordinator, Illari Aragon. Read the full bulletin here.

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News ReportsOctober 30, 2012

International Hearing on the Misuse of the Blasphemy Law in Pakistan

From 16th-19th September 2012 the United Nations Human Rights Council in conjunction with the World Council of Churches held an international hearing on the misuse of the blasphemy law in Pakistan. Zimran Samuel, BHRC member, attended the session on behalf of the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales. Read Zimran Samuel’s report here

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News ReportsSeptember 30, 2012

BHRC Bulletin September 2012

We hope to work with as many of you as possible and always welcome your feedback and ideas, so please do not hesitate to get in contact with the BHRC Project Coordinator, Illari Aragon. Read the full bulletin here.

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News Statements and LettersSeptember 18, 2012

The BHRC voices its concern at the detention and contemplated prosecution of Rimsha Masih in Pakistan

See the BHRC statement on the case.

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News ReportsJuly 31, 2012

BHRC Bulletin June-July 2012

We hope to work with as many of you as possible and always welcome your feedback and ideas, so please do not hesitate to get in contact with the BHRC Project Coordinator, Illari Aragon. Read the full bulletin here.

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Events NewsJune 19, 2012

BHRC International Seminar ‘Spotlight on the Inter-American Systems of Human Rights: Enforcing Human Rights in the Americas?’

The BHRC invites you to the following event. Spotlight on the Inter-American Systems of Human Rights: Enforcing Human Rights in the Americas? Wednesday, 4th July 2012 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Doughty Street Chambers, 54 Doughty Street London WC1N 2LS. See a full outline of the Seminar.

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News Statements and LettersJune 15, 2012

PRESS RELEASE. The BHRC expresses concern about the on-going detention of four ICC staff members in Zintan, Libya.

The Bar Human Rights Committee (BHRC) voices its concern at the on-going detention of four ICC staff members in Zintan, Libya. It joins the President of the International Criminal Court, Judge Sang-Hyun Song, in requesting their immediate release. See BHRC Press Release

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News ReportsMay 31, 2012

BHRC Bulletin May 2012

We hope to work with as many of you as possible and always welcome your feedback and ideas, so please do not hesitate to get in contact with the new BHRC Project Coordinator, Illari Aragon. Read the full bulletin here.

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