Mission finds ‘patterns of state-sanctioned violence’ against Filipino lawyers
An international fact-finding mission composed of nine lawyers from different lawyers’ organizations found clear patterns “suggesting a connection between the killings of lawyers and the actions of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).”
Attempt to prosecute Assad at ICC is aimed at undermining Syrian peace process
Historian John Laughland explains why the International Criminal Court’s attempt to indict President Assad of Syria reveals its dictatorial and warmongering tendencies
Take nothing for granted – legal privilege and internal investigations
The subject of legal professional privilege has been back in the spotlight recently, with the English Court of Appeal decision in SFO v. ENRC substantially reversing the original High Court decision. This stops the erosion of a fundamental legal principle: that a person can seek legal advice without fear that it might be disclosed to […]
Occupational hazards
Lawyers all over the world risk losing their liberty – and worse – when they seek to uphold fundamental human rights. Rayner reports
Drug clients don’t justify killing of lawyers – IBP
The head of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) expressed alarm and called for a swift resolution of the killing of an Iloilo lawyer, who served as a legal counsel of slain drug suspect Melvin Odicta.
Iraq: Officials Threatening, Arresting Lawyers
Iraqi security officers are threatening, and in some cases arresting, lawyers seen to be providing legal assistance to Islamic State (ISIS) suspects and families perceived to be related to ISIS members, effectively denying them legal services, Human Rights Watch said.
Kazakhstan: criminal trial of labor lawyer
In the present document of Human Rights Watch, the organisation states that the prosecution of a labor union lawyer in western Kazakhstan on criminal charges of “inciting social discord” is incompatible with international human rights law. According to Human Rights Watch under the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, the Kazakh government has a […]
Kazakhstan: criminal trial of labor lawyer
In the present document of Human Rights Watch, the organisation states that the prosecution of a labor union lawyer in western Kazakhstan on criminal charges of “inciting social discord” is incompatible with international human rights law. According to Human Rights Watch under the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, the Kazakh government has a […]
Kyrgyzstan: lawyer attacked as police stand by
In the present document Human Rights Watch urges the Kyrgyz authorities to immediately open a criminal investigation into a series of violent assaults on a lawyer defending an ethnic Uzbek on trial in relation to the 2010 ethnic violence. Human Rights Watch further states that the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, the Kyrgyz government […]
Kyrgyzstan: lawyer attacked as police stand by
In the present document Human Rights Watch urges the Kyrgyz authorities to immediately open a criminal investigation into a series of violent assaults on a lawyer defending an ethnic Uzbek on trial in relation to the 2010 ethnic violence. Human Rights Watch further states that the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, the Kyrgyz government […]
“Where is the justice?” Interethnic violence in southern Kyrgyzstan and its aftermath
This report of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is based on over 200 interviews with Kyrgyz and Uzbek victims and witnesses, lawyers, human rights defenders, and community activists, as well as local government officials, law enforcement and military personnel, and military and civilian prosecutors. The report recreates the chronology of the June 2010 violence, and analyzes […]
“Where is the justice?” Interethnic violence in southern Kyrgyzstan and its aftermath
This report of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is based on over 200 interviews with Kyrgyz and Uzbek victims and witnesses, lawyers, human rights defenders, and community activists, as well as local government officials, law enforcement and military personnel, and military and civilian prosecutors. The report recreates the chronology of the June 2010 violence, and analyzes […]
Kyrgyzstan: ensure safety, due process for detained activist
In the present document, Human Rights Watch calls Kyrgyz authorities to ensure that a detained human rights activist is allowed to exercise his full due process rights and should take immediate measures for his safety. HRW states that under the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, governments have a responsibility to ensure that lawyers “are […]
Kyrgyzstan: ensure safety, due process for detained activist
In the present document, Human Rights Watch calls Kyrgyz authorities to ensure that a detained human rights activist is allowed to exercise his full due process rights and should take immediate measures for his safety. HRW states that under the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, governments have a responsibility to ensure that lawyers “are […]
Russion Federation: ICJ calls for thorough, independent investigation into killing of judge
In the present press release the the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) deplores the killing in Ingushetia of Judge Aza Gazgireeva, Deputy Chief Justice of the regional Supreme Court. The ICJ stresses that international human rights law, including the European Convention on Human Rights, requires the authorities to take measures to protect judges and lawyers who may […]
Russion Federation: ICJ calls for thorough, independent investigation into killing of judge
In the present press release the the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) deplores the killing in Ingushetia of Judge Aza Gazgireeva, Deputy Chief Justice of the regional Supreme Court. The ICJ stresses that international human rights law, including the European Convention on Human Rights, requires the authorities to take measures to protect judges and lawyers who may […]
