Lawyers for Lawyers

The right to practice law, freely and without fear of persecution. For every lawyer, in every corner of the world. As an independent and non-political network, Lawyers for Lawyers stands up for our peers when the right to practice their profession is under threat. Because their rights are also our rights. Together we defend the rule of law.

In 2019, Lawyers for Lawyers campaigned for at least 165 lawyers in 27 countries.

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Latest news

2 juli 2020

Concerns about draft bill on the reform of Turkish Bar Associations

Turkey

On 30 June 2020, a ruling-party proposed bill which aims to restructure bar associations was submitted to the Parliament in Turkey. Lawyers from Turkey organized and participated in countrywide protests against the proposed bill. The draft bill was presented to

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30 juni 2020

Online event with Colombian lawyer Danilo Rueda

Colombia

We would like to invite you to an online event with Colombian Lawyer at risk, Danilo Rueda on Thursday, 2nd July at 6pm UK time. This event is co-hosted by the Colombian Caravana, ABColombia, Peace Brigades International UK (PBI UK); with the collaboration of

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29 juni 2020

Judgement of the ECtHR in the case of Bagirov v. Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

On 25 June 2020, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), found that the suspension from legal practice and disbarment of laywer Khalid Bagirov from Azerbaijan violated his rights to freedom of expression and to respect for private life, laid

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25 juni 2020