The present report supplements the main report submitted by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers to the Human Rights Council (A/HRC/17/30). It highlights specific situations alleged to be affecting the independence of judges or lawyers or violating the right to a fair trial in 44 countries and 1 another actor. The report presents summaries of the urgent appeals and allegation letters transmitted by the Special Rapporteur to governmental authorities between 16 March 2010 and 15 March 2011, and of the press releases issued during the same reporting period. It includes replies/responses from Governments of countries concerned in response to specific allegations, together with the Special Rapporteur’s comments and observations. A summary of the replies received from States concerned during the period between 1 May 2010 and 10 May 2011 is also provided. The Special Rapporteur recalls that legal representation should be provided at all stages of criminal proceedings in accordance with the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.