The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (“BHRC”) expresses grave concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in...
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Zimbabwe: Bar Council and BHRC joint statement on the Zimbabwean Magistrate’s ruling against lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa
The Bar Council of England and Wales (“The Bar Council”) and the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales...
Joint Statement: Arbitrary Suspension of Tanzanian Lawyer and Former President of the Tanganyika Law Society, Ms Fatma Karume
The undersigned bar associations and organizations, concerned with the rule of law and the independence of the legal profession, register...
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 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...