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Disbarment, arrest and detention of lawyers in Tanzania

We've written to the president of Tanzania about the disbarment, arrest and detention of lawyers in Tanzania.

Killing of Tahir Elçi and lack of effective investigation into his death

We've written to the Turkish authorities to call on them to ensure fairness in proceedings against the death of Tahir Elçi, a lawyer killed in...

Revocation of licences to practice law in Belarus

We're concerned about revocation of two Belarussian lawyers' licences to practise law.

Detention and concerns over health of human rights lawyers in Iran

We’re concerned about the continued detention and precarious health situation of human rights lawyers in Iran.

Harassment of lawyers in Zimbabwe

We’re concerned about the ongoing intimidation and harassment of lawyers in Zimbabwe.

Arrest of approximately 55 lawyers in Ankara

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has issued detention warrants for 55 lawyers and trainee lawyers for being “members of a terrorist organisation”.

Lawyers and judicial independence at risk in Colombia

We’re concerned about the recent threats received by a Colombian lawyer and his legal team.

Belarus lawyers prevented from carrying out their professional duties

We've written to the president of Belarus about threats to the independence of the legal profession and access to justice after the presidential elections.

Urgent appeal on detained Turkish lawyers

We have written an urgent appeal over the detention of Turkish lawyers and the conditions in which they are being held.

National security law in Hong Kong

The recent passing of the National Security Law in Hong Kong undermines the rule of law, we have said in an intervention letter.

Pakistan human rights defender disappearance

We are gravely concerned about the presumed enforced disappearance of a human rights defender in Pakistan.

Concern over Polish judge’s immunity

We're concerned about the National Prosecution Office in Poland's motion to waive a judge's immunity.

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