UPR submission Uganda
On 15 July 2021, Lawyers for Lawyers submitted a report for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Uganda. The next UPR of Uganda will take place in January 2022. In the report, Lawyers for Lawyers highlights that Uganda is currently not consistently upholding the necessary guarantees for the proper functioning of the legal profession and is […]
Joint UPR submission Venezuela
On 15 July 2021, Lawyers for Lawyers and the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) submitted a joint report for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Venezuela. The next review for Venezuela will take place January 2022. In the report, Lawyers for Lawyers and IBAHRI highlight that Venezuela is currently not consistently upholding the […]
Concerns about position of lawyers in Hong Kong
One year ago, on 1 July 2020, the National Security Law entered into force (NSL). Lawyers for Lawyers has been informed that legal practitioners in Hong Kong are deeply concerned about the developments surrounding the NSL. The NSL criminalises acts that China deems challenging to its authority. This includes acts of secession and collusion with […]
