Joint statement to the Human Rights Council
Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada and Lawyers for Lawyers submitted a joint written statement to the 46th session of the Human Rights Council on the continued deterioration of the rule of law and persecution of lawyers and human rights defenders. The statement reads as follows: Background Corrosion of the rule of law in Turkey began prior […]
Announcement International Fair Trial Day and the Ebru Timtik Award
Hold the Date – International Fair Trial Day and the Ebru Timtik Award (14 June 2021) The right to a fair trial has long been recognised by the international community as a fundamental human right. Without a fair trial every individual risks becoming the victim of a miscarriage of justice. Either as an innocent suspect […]
Hejaaz Hizbullah produced before court
According to information we have received, Hejaaz Hizbullah was produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on 18 February 2021 on the instructions of an Attorney General to the Inspector General of Police. During the hearing Hejaaz Hizbullah was remanded in custody until 3 March 2021, when his trial will continue. Mr. Hizbullah was arrested by […]
Letter to the Lawyers Council of Thailand on disbarment proceedings against Arnon Nampa
In a joint letter, Lawyers for Lawyers and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), expressed concerns about the disbarment proceedings against lawyer and human rights defender Mr. Arnon Nampa, and urged the Lawyers Council of Thailand to dismiss the complaint motion. During a peaceful protest at the Democracy Monument on Ratchadamnoen Avenue on 3 August […]
True Heroes Film releases a gateway to human rights awards and their laureates
In February, True Heroes Film has released a gateway to human rights awards and their laureates: The Digest of Human Rights Awards. The Digest is a new free online tool that gives everybody access to information on human rights awards, including the list of people who received such awards. True Heroes Films (THF) is a […]
Chinese New Year: a grim outlook for the situation of human rights lawyers in the Year of the Ox
Today marks the start of the Chinese New Year and the start of the Spring Festival. The Year of the Ox, associated with honesty, earnestness and selflessness, seems unlikely to bring good news for human rights lawyers and activists that have been questioned or detained by the Chinese authorities before or during the preceding year. […]
Lawyers for Lawyers launches podcast highlighting the work of female lawyers
Lawyers for Lawyers presents the podcast series ‘5 Weeks of Empowerment: Highlighting the Work of Female Lawyers’. In the run-up to 8 March 2021, International Women’s Day, Lawyers for Lawyers will highlight the important work of inspiring female lawyers in a new podcast series. In our podcast series, we will talk to five female lawyers […]
Joint letter on the arrest and detention of Leanid Sudalenka
In a joint letter Lawyers for Lawyers and the Law Society for England and Wales express concern about the arrest and detention of Belarusian lawyer Leanid Sudalenka. On 5 January 2021, the offices of Leanid Sudalenka, the Chairman of the Homiel branch of the Viasna Human Rights Centre and 2018 winner of the French Republic’s […]
Concerns about Aytaç Ünsal
On December 10, 2020 the “postponement of execution” decision issued by the Court of Cassation on Aytaç Ünsal was lifted by the Istanbul Prosecutor General’s Office, leading to the placement of Aytaç Ünsal in Edirne F-Type closed prison. According to information that we have received Aytaç Ünsal was taken into custody again after he was […]
Prosecution of Gonzalo Boye
In January 2021, a Spanish criminal court announced that Spanish lawyer Gonzalo Boye will be prosecuted for alleged charges of money laundering and forgery. Mr Boye is the lawyer of former Catalan president Puigdemont, who currently lives in exile in Belgium. He has continuously denied all allegations. Concerns have however been raised that the prosecution […]
Vacature: Bestuurslid-secretaris voor het bestuur van Lawyers for Lawyers
Voor het bestuur van Lawyers for Lawyers zijn we per 1 april 2021 op zoek naar een bestuurslid met de functie van secretaris. Functie Als bestuurslid ben je nauw betrokken bij de groei van de stichting en lever je een bijdrage aan de bepaling en bewaking van koers en strategie van Lawyers for Lawyers. Als […]
Joint statement on the charges against Nicholas Opiyo
Lawyers for Lawyers and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemn the spurious charges under the Anti-Money Laundering brought against Ugandan lawyer and human rights defender Nicholas Opiyo and call for them to be dropped. The organizations consider that this action stands to impede work of lawyers in the country of carrying out their professional […]
Petition on Azerbaijan – Day of the Endangered Lawyer
Lawyers for Lawyers has co-signed a petition in support of the 11th Day of the Endangered Lawyer, which focuses on the situation for lawyers in Azerbaijan. The Day of the Endangered Lawyer is commemorated each year on 24 January. On this special day, Lawyers for Lawyers and our international colleagues from the Coalition for the […]
International online discussion: the work of lawyers in Crimea and Russia. Who will defend the defenders?
The professional activities of lawyers in the occupied Crimea and Russia are associated with severe risks. Lawyers undergo pressure, intimidation and threats due to their professional activities — especially when dealing with sensitive political cases. These risks and pressures take various forms – illegal arrests, deprivation of a lawyer’s status, libel and defamation suits, harassment […]
Concerns about suspension licenses Lu Siwei and Ren Quanniu
Lawyers for Lawyers is concerned about the revocation of the licenses of two lawyers from China. Both lawyers represented one of the 12 Hong Kong human rights activists who were caught at sea while trying to flee to Taiwan. Lu Siwei, a human rights lawyers who represented one of the 12 Hong Kong human rights […]
Joint petition letter on Yu Wensheng
In a petition letter adressed to the Chinese authorities, lawyers’ organisations and legal professionals from all over the world, including Lawyers for Lawyers, express concern about Yu Wensheng’s scheduled transfer to prison in Jiangsu and his health condition. Human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng was arrested on 19 January 2018 for allegedly “inciting subversion of state […]
