Nasrin Sotoudeh’s bank accounts frozen
On 27 July 2020, Reza Khandan, reported that the bank accounts of his wife human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh have been frozen by the Tehran Prosecutor’s Office since May 2020. Reza Khandan and Nasrin Sotoudeh’s lawyer have visited the legal department of the bank, the Evin Prosecutor’s Office and the Prosecutor’s Office in Tehran, however […]
Letter on the continued detention of Dr. Mohammad Al-Roken
In a letter to the UAE authorities Lawyers for Lawyers expressed concern about the continued arbitrary detention of lawyer Dr. Mohammed Al-Roken. This month, it has been eight years since Dr. Mohammad Al-Roken, a respected human rights lawyer, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was arrested and detained. Dr. Mohamed Al-Roken provided legal assistance to […]
Joint letter on the alleged illegal espionage against Colombian lawyers
In a joint letter the Colombian Caravana, and Lawyers for Lawyers together with nine human rights organizations, expressed concerns about recent allegations of the Colombian National Army’s unlawful surveillance activities of 130 individuals, including lawyers of the José Alvear Restrepo Collective (Colectivo de Abogados José Alvear Restrepo – CCAJAR), lawyers of the Inter-church Commission of […]
COVID-19 series: the impact of the crisis on lawyers
The COVID-19 crisis poses huge challenges to human rights and the rule of law. The pandemic also affects lawyers all around the world in their daily professional activities, which causes a great impact on the legal profession. Lawyers for Lawyers has created a COVID-19 series to provide insight into the effect of the COVID-19 crisis […]
Joint UPR submission Myanmar
In July, Lawyers for Lawyers together with Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada submitted a report for the Universal Periodic Review of Myanmar. The review will take place in January/February 2021. In the report, Lawyers for Lawyers and Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada highlight that Myanmar has not consistently upheld the necessary guarantees for the proper functioning of the legal […]
UPR submission Nepal
In July, Lawyers for Lawyers submitted a report for the Universal Periodic Review of Nepal. This review will take place in January/February 2021. In the report Lawyers for Lawyers highlighted that the Nepalese authorities do not always uphold the necessary guarantees for the proper functioning of the legal profession in practice, as set out in the UN Basic Principles on […]
UNHRC Resolution on the independence of the judiciary, jurors and assessors, and the independence of lawyers
During the 44th session, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted a Resolution on the on the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, jurors and assessors, and the independence of lawyers. In the Resolution, the Council condemns the: “the increasingly frequent attacks on the independence of judges, lawyers, prosecutors and court officials, in […]
Joint oral statement Myanmar Human Rights Council
On 13 July 2020, Lawyers for Lawyers and Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada delivered an oral statement during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. This dialogue took place during the 44th Session of the UN Human Rights Council. The statement reads as follows: Mme. President, Lawyers’ Rights […]
Joint letter about risks and challenges for justice and lawyers in Colombia during COVID-19
In a joint letter the Colombian Caravana, Lawyers for Lawyers, Action for Justice, Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada, Fundación de la Abogacía Española, Asociación Libre de Abogadas y Abogados, and various individuals have expressed concerns about the risks and challenges for justice and lawyers in Colombia during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the letter, the impact of […]
COVID-19 series: the impact of the crisis on lawyers
The COVID-19 crisis poses huge challenges to human rights and the rule of law. The pandemic also affects lawyers all around the world in their daily professional activities, which causes a great impact on the legal profession. Lawyers for Lawyers has created a COVID-19 series to provide insight into the effect of the COVID-19 crisis […]
Initiatives in support of the 30th anniversary of UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers
Lawyers for Lawyers has collaborated on a number of initiatives of the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) to celebrate and support the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers (UN Basic Principles). The UN Basic Principles constitute a landmark instrument recognising the principle of independence of the […]
Arrest and continued detention of lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah
Three months after his arrest, Sri Lankan lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah remains detained, without access to his lawyers. On 14 April 2020, Mr. Hizbullah, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), reportedly under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Three months after his arrest, Hejaaz Hizbullah has not been formally charged or presented before a court. […]
Second quarterly update: #FreeTheLawyers Campaign
Ever since the launch of the campaign, Lawyers for Lawyers has undertaken various actions in the frame of the #FreeTheLawyers Campaign. Lawyers for Lawyers would like to keep you informed about these actions by giving you a quarterly update about all the activities that we have undertaken from April to July 2020. The recap can […]
Yu Wensheng and Li Yuhan featured in the #FreeTheLawyers campaign
Lawyers for Lawyers has added Chinese human rights lawyers Yu Wensheng and Li Yuhan to the #FreeTheLawyers campaign. Lawyers for Lawyers has on many occasions spoken out for these two lawyers but because of their continued detention, in relation to their legitimate and professional activities as lawyers, Lawyers for Lawyers has chosen to feature both […]
5-year anniversary of the 709-Crackdown
On 9 July 2015 the Chinese government launched a nationwide campaign using criminal laws and executive controlled courts to silence lawyers and other human rights activists through arbitrary arrests, detentions, convictions, and imprisonment. Over 300 lawyers and activists were arrested during this campaign, which has become known as the 709-Crackdown. Five years later, the situation […]
Continued detention of lawyer Elchin Mammad
According to our information human rights lawyer Elchin Mammad from Azerbaijan remains in custody. On 31 March 2020, the Sumgait City Court remanded Elchin Mammad in custody for three months. The court was supposed to meet on 27 June 2020 to make a decision about the case of Mr. Mammad. However, as a result of […]