The undersigned bar associations and organizations, concerned with the rule of law and the independence of the legal profession, register...
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BHRC and the National FGM Centre launch training video on interviewing child witnesses
The Bar Human Rights Committee and the National FGM Centre have today launched a training video on interviewing child witnesses...
BHRC report raises concern over expedited trials and denial of bail in Zimbabwe
BHRC has published its report raising concern for fair trial rights and the rule of law in Zimbabwe following an observation...
BHRC issues statement by QC on recent fair trial abuses in Zimbabwe after observing trials in Harare.
Michael Ivers QC, an executive officer of the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC), returned Monday from...
BHRC calls for Zimbabwe to cease state violence and protect the rights of children amid concern for fair trials and freedom of expression
BHRC has issued a public statement regarding the current and ongoing situation in Zimbabwe, following a national protest called for by...
BHRC announces its panel and speakers for Bar Conference 2018
The Bar Human Rights Committee will be hosting a panel discussion at the Annual Bar and Young Conference 2018 in...
BHRC joins international community for World Day Against the Death Penalty
On the 16th World Day Against the Death Penalty, BHRC has issued a statement raising awareness about conditions of confinement in...
BHRC condemns mass trial and sentencing of 759 individuals in Egypt: 75 receiving the death penalty, 45 life sentences and 5-10 year sentences for remaining
Following a mass trial of 759 individuals, on 8 September 2018, the Cairo Criminal Court from a courthouse attached to...
BHRC attends the Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference
Bar Human Rights Committee Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC, Membership Secretary Grainne Mellon and Executive Officer Amanda June Chadwick attended the...
BHRC conducts training for Nigerian lawyers on Environmental Rights and Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Bar Human Rights Committee conducted a training for the Nigerian Bar Association on Environmental Rights and Alternative Dispute Resolution...