Public Statement – The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses deep concern about the travel ban against Malek Adly in Egypt
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses deep concern about the travel ban against lawyer Malek Adly in Egypt, thereby urging the Government of Egypt to comply with Egypt’s obligations under international human rights laws, including the United Nations’ Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Public Statement – The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses deep concern about the travel ban against Malek Adly in Egypt
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses deep concern about the travel ban against lawyer Malek Adly in Egypt, thereby urging the Government of Egypt to comply with Egypt’s obligations under international human rights laws, including the United Nations’ Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concern about the sentencing of human rights lawyer Xia Lin in China
The Law Society of Upper Canada believe strongly that lawyers should be able to exercise their legitimate duties without fear for their lives, for their liberty and for their security. They urges the government of the People’s Republic of China to comply with the United Nations’ Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concern about the sentencing of human rights lawyer Xia Lin in China
The Law Society of Upper Canada believe strongly that lawyers should be able to exercise their legitimate duties without fear for their lives, for their liberty and for their security. They urges the government of the People’s Republic of China to comply with the United Nations’ Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Public Statement – The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns over the harassment of lawyer Ramón Cadena Rámila
The house of Ramón Cadena Rámila was ransacked by armed men. The Law Society of Upper Canada urges the government of Guatemala to comply with Articles 16, 17 and 18 of the United Nations’ Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Public Statement – The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns over the harassment of lawyer Ramón Cadena Rámila
The house of Ramón Cadena Rámila was ransacked by armed men. The Law Society of Upper Canada urges the government of Guatemala to comply with Articles 16, 17 and 18 of the United Nations’ Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Colombia – The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns over the harassment and intimidation of Yessika Hoyos and members of the José Alvear Restrepo Lawyers’ Collective (CAJAR)
Yessika Hoyos and other members of CAJAR have faced increasing harassment and intimidation as a result of their human rights work. The Law Society of Upper Canada urges the government of Colombia to comply with Articles 16 and 23 of the United Nations’ Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Colombia – The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns over the harassment and intimidation of Yessika Hoyos and members of the José Alvear Restrepo Lawyers’ Collective (CAJAR)
Yessika Hoyos and other members of CAJAR have faced increasing harassment and intimidation as a result of their human rights work. The Law Society of Upper Canada urges the government of Colombia to comply with Articles 16 and 23 of the United Nations’ Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Malaysia – Public Statement – The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses its continued concern about the charges against lawyer N. Surendran in Malaysia
Two sedition charges were brought against N. Surendran for critical comments he made about a court verdict involving his client. The Law Society of Upper Canada urges the government of Malaysia to comply with Articles 16 and 23 of the United Nations’ Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Malaysia – Public Statement – The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses its continued concern about the charges against lawyer N. Surendran in Malaysia
Two sedition charges were brought against N. Surendran for critical comments he made about a court verdict involving his client. The Law Society of Upper Canada urges the government of Malaysia to comply with Articles 16 and 23 of the United Nations’ Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Kenya – Public Statement – The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns over the murder of lawyer Willie Kimani
Willie Kimani, a lawyer working with the International Justice Mission (IJM) and the Rights Promotion and Protection Centre, was found dead. The Law Society of Upper Canada urges the government of Kenya to comply with Kenya’s obligations under article 16 & 17 of the United Nations’ Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Kenya – Public Statement – The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns over the murder of lawyer Willie Kimani
Willie Kimani, a lawyer working with the International Justice Mission (IJM) and the Rights Promotion and Protection Centre, was found dead. The Law Society of Upper Canada urges the government of Kenya to comply with Kenya’s obligations under article 16 & 17 of the United Nations’ Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Law Society expressing grave concern over actions in Turkey
A total of 2,754 judges and prosecutors have been suspended and 755 judges and prosecutors have been detained. The Society is strongly urging the Turkish government to honour the United Nations Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Law Society expressing grave concern over actions in Turkey
A total of 2,754 judges and prosecutors have been suspended and 755 judges and prosecutors have been detained. The Society is strongly urging the Turkish government to honour the United Nations Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns about the harassment of lawyer Negad El-Borai in Egypt
The Law Society of Upper Canada urges Egypt to put an end to the ongoing harassment of lawyer Negad El-Borai. The organisation refers to Art. 16 and 23 of the UN basic principles on the role of lawyers. Negad El-Borai has been summoned to five different investigations regarding his work on an anti-torture bill in […]
The Law Society of Upper Canada expresses grave concerns about the harassment of lawyer Negad El-Borai in Egypt
The Law Society of Upper Canada urges Egypt to put an end to the ongoing harassment of lawyer Negad El-Borai. The organisation refers to Art. 16 and 23 of the UN basic principles on the role of lawyers. Negad El-Borai has been summoned to five different investigations regarding his work on an anti-torture bill in […]
