Campaign letter: United States – David Nevin and Scott McKay
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) advises the United States of America (USA) actions and omissions that have resulted in a violation of the fair trial rights of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and a violation of the right and duty of lawyers David Nevin and Scott McKay to properly represent Mr. Mohammed. LRWC […]
Campaign letter: United States – David Nevin and Scott McKay
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) advises the United States of America (USA) actions and omissions that have resulted in a violation of the fair trial rights of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and a violation of the right and duty of lawyers David Nevin and Scott McKay to properly represent Mr. Mohammed. LRWC […]
Rule of law in Singapore: independence of the judiciary and the legal profession in Singapore
The present document of Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) discusses key aspects of the current state of the rule of law in Singapore: the ability of citizens to participate in the selection of governments; the independence of the judiciary; and independence of the bar and the ability of lawyers to advocate for their clients. LRWC […]
Rule of law in Singapore: independence of the judiciary and the legal profession in Singapore
The present document of Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) discusses key aspects of the current state of the rule of law in Singapore: the ability of citizens to participate in the selection of governments; the independence of the judiciary; and independence of the bar and the ability of lawyers to advocate for their clients. LRWC […]
Campaign letter: Vietnam – Bui Thi Kim Thanh
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns on the situation of lawyer Bui Thi Kim Thanh. The harassment of Bui Thi Kim Thanh for carrying out peaceful political activities and professional work is a violation of her rights to freedom of expression and association. LRWC states that as a member […]
Campaign letter: Vietnam – Bui Thi Kim Thanh
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns on the situation of lawyer Bui Thi Kim Thanh. The harassment of Bui Thi Kim Thanh for carrying out peaceful political activities and professional work is a violation of her rights to freedom of expression and association. LRWC states that as a member […]
Campaign letter: China – Zheng Enchong – lawyer
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns for the safety and well-being of Lawyer Zheng Enchong because of acts of intimidation perpetrated against him by the Shanghai Justice Bureau and the Chinese Public Security Bureau. These acts effectively prevent Mr. Zheng from practising his profession as a lawyer and they […]
Campaign letter: China – Zheng Enchong – lawyer
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns for the safety and well-being of Lawyer Zheng Enchong because of acts of intimidation perpetrated against him by the Shanghai Justice Bureau and the Chinese Public Security Bureau. These acts effectively prevent Mr. Zheng from practising his profession as a lawyer and they […]
Campaign letter: Sudan (sic) – Mr. Saleh Kamrani
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns regarding lawyer Saleh Kamrani who was abducted by your security forces on June 14, 2006. LRWC reminds the Islamic Republic of Iran of Articles 16(a), 17 and 18 of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Campaign letter: Sudan (sic) – Mr. Saleh Kamrani
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns regarding lawyer Saleh Kamrani who was abducted by your security forces on June 14, 2006. LRWC reminds the Islamic Republic of Iran of Articles 16(a), 17 and 18 of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Campaign letter Turkey – Mr. Ali Oncu, Mr Edip Tasar, and others
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns on information obtained from the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights indicating a number of Turkish members of the Human Rights Association (HRA) have been subjected to harassment, arrest, torture, and mistreatment. LRWC states that Turkey, as a member of the United […]
Campaign letter Turkey – Mr. Ali Oncu, Mr Edip Tasar, and others
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns on information obtained from the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights indicating a number of Turkish members of the Human Rights Association (HRA) have been subjected to harassment, arrest, torture, and mistreatment. LRWC states that Turkey, as a member of the United […]
Campaign letter: Tunisia – Mohamed Abbou
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns on the situation of Mohamed Abbou, a lawyer working for the protection and respect of human rights in Tunisia who has been himself targeted, persecuted and imprisoned for peacefully exercising his freedoms of expression and his duty to uphold the law. LRWC states […]
Campaign letter: Tunisia – Mohamed Abbou
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns on the situation of Mohamed Abbou, a lawyer working for the protection and respect of human rights in Tunisia who has been himself targeted, persecuted and imprisoned for peacefully exercising his freedoms of expression and his duty to uphold the law. LRWC states […]
Campaign letter: Mexico – Erica Serrano Farias – Lawyer
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns for the safety of Erica Serrano Farías and her family. Ms. Serrano is a lawyer from Zihuatanejo whose clients include Red de Organizaciones Ambientalistas de Zihuatanejo (“ROGAZ”). LRWC respectfully reminds the State of Guerrero and the Government of Mexico of their legal obligations […]
Campaign letter: Mexico – Erica Serrano Farias – Lawyer
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns for the safety of Erica Serrano Farías and her family. Ms. Serrano is a lawyer from Zihuatanejo whose clients include Red de Organizaciones Ambientalistas de Zihuatanejo (“ROGAZ”). LRWC respectfully reminds the State of Guerrero and the Government of Mexico of their legal obligations […]
