UPR submission Sri Lanka
On 14 July 2022, Lawyers for Lawyers submitted a report for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Sri Lanka. The next UPR of Sri Lanka will take place in January 2023. The report highlights concerns regarding Sri Lanka’s compliance with its international human rights obligations to guarantee the proper functioning of lawyers, without harassment and […]
Joint oral statement to Human Rights Committee on Hong Kong
On 4 July, Lawyers for Lawyers and The 29 Principles delivered an oral statement on Hong Kong, China during the 135th session of the Human Rights Committee. During the session, the Committee reviewed Hong Kong’s compliance with its international human rights obligations, and more in particular the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political […]
Joint statement on the trials of Ding Jiaxi & Xu Zhiyong
In a joint statement, Lawyers for Lawyers, Human Rights Now, Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada, The Rights Practice and The 29 Principles express their concern about the recent trials of human rights lawyer Ding Jiaxi and legal scholar and lawyer Dr. Xu Zhiyong. On 22 June 2022 and 24 June 2022 respectively, Dr. Xu and Mr. […]
L4L observes third hearing in case Ankara Bar Association
On 22 June 2022, representatives of Lawyers for Lawyers observed the third hearing in the trial against the Executive Board Members of the Ankara Bar Association (ABA). The Executive Board was charged for insulting a public official after releasing a statement condemning the Head of Religious Affairs’ speech during a religious ceremony. In the speech […]
Letter to Thai authorities on disbarment proceedings against Arnon Nampha
In a joint letter, Lawyers for Lawyers and The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) expressed concerns about the disbarment proceedings against lawyer and human rights defender Mr. Arnon Nampha. Lawyers for Lawyers and the CCBE are concerned about the disbarment proceeding against Mr. Arnon Nampha, a lawyer and human rights defender, […]
International Fair Trial Day Event on 17-18 June 2022
Lawyers for Lawyers is happy to share the agenda for the event on 17-18 June 2022 for the second International Fair Trial Day. The focus country of this year’s International Fair Trial Day is Egypt. In 2021, an annual International Fair Trial Day was established with a steering group, and the event was supported by more […]
In Uganda, those who give citizens a voice are the enemy
Taking environmental matters to court, of course. But also standing up for the rights of lawyers and the judiciary, so that they can do their work undisturbed by national governments. According to Ugandan environmental lawyer Dickens Kamugisha, this is the way to fight environmental injustice. ‘You would rather not be put in a Ugandan police […]
Submission to the Human Rights Committee – Sri Lanka
In its upcoming 136th session, the UN Human Rights Committee will review the sixth periodic report submitted by Sri Lanka and will adopt a review to assist Sri Lanka in the implementation of the ICCPR. In this context, Lawyers for Lawyers welcomed the opportunity to contribute to this review by informing the Committee about the […]
Lawyers in Haïti at risk
In May, Lawyers for Lawyers met with lawyers from Haïti, where the judicial system is disintegrated and lawyers are threatened and killed. Une traduction française de cet article est disponible ici. Gangs call the shots ‘In Haiti, armed gangs rule over life and death’, Jacques Letang and Pauline Lecarpentier said at the offices of the […]
Submission to the Human Rights Committee – Hong Kong
During its 135th session, the Human Rights Committee will consider the fourth state report submitted by Hong Kong and adopt concluding observations that will assist the State party in the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). Lawyers for Lawyers and The 29 Principles have taken the opportunity to file a […]
L4L observed hearing in the CHD-1 trial
On 1 June 2022 representatives of Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L), together with Lawyers from Italy, observed a hearing in the so-called CHD-1 case. In this case L4L-award laureate Selçuk Kozağaçlı is one of the 22 lawyers accused of terrorist related activities. The hearing started with a chant of the defendants as they entered the courtroom […]
Submission to UN Human Rights Committee – Uganda
In November 2020, Uganda submitted its second report on its implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). At its upcoming 135th session, the United Nations Human Rights Committee will adopt a list of issues on Uganda. Lawyers for Lawyers welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the list of issues on Uganda […]
Ongoing concerns on the situation in Hong Kong and the independence of the Bar Association
Lawyers for Lawyers has previously raised concerns on the position of lawyers in Hong Kong after the National Security Law (NSL) has entered into force on 1 July 2020. The NSL has been in place for almost two years now. Lawyers for Lawyers has growing concerns about the situation of lawyers in Hong Kong and […]
L4L observes second hearing in case Ankara Bar Association
On 9 March 2022, representatives of Lawyers for Lawyers observed the second hearing in the trial against the Executive Board Members of the Ankara Bar Association (ABA). The Executive Board Members are charged with publicly insulting a public official, after commenting on a statement of the Head of Religious Affairs. On 24 April 2020, the […]
Killing of Mexican Lawyer Verónica Guerrero
On 3rd February 2022, environmental and human rights lawyer Verónica Guerrero was killed in her car in Jalisco, Mexico. The killing was condemned by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers. According to the information received, on the 3rd February 2022, lawyer Verónica Guerrero was shot in broad daylight as […]
Submission to the UN Human Rights Committee – Egypt
At its upcoming 134th session, the United Nations Human Rights Committee will adopt a list of issues on Egypt. This is following Egypt’s submission of its fifth report on Egypt’s implementation of the ICCPR in November 2019. Lawyers for Lawyers welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the list of issues on Egypt in preparation for […]
