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Detention of the lawyer Jiang Tianyong in China

The Law Society sent an intervention letter to the President of China out of concern of the detention of the human rights lawyer Jian Tianyong, after his intial disappearance in November 2016. 

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Attempted killing of the human rights defender Argemiro Lara in Colombia

The Law Society expressed its concern over the attempted killing of the HRD Argemiro Lara, who works on land restitution in Colombia.

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Murder of the HRD Alegria Robles in Guatemala

The Law Society sent an intervention letter expressing its concern over the murder of the HRD Alegria Robles in Guatemala. 

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Harassment of lawyer Azza Soliman in Egypt

The Law Society expressed its concern over the acts of harassment against the human rights lawyer Azza Soliman in Egypt. 

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Cameroon: Detention / Military tribunal ruling on civilians

The Law Society is concerned about the arrest and detention of Mr. Nkongho Felix Agbor Balla, Mr. Fontem Aforteka’A Neba, Mr Paul Ayah Abine and Mr. Mancho Bibixy, and others, about possible violations...

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Disappearance of the human rights defender Samar Abbas in Pakistan

The Law Society of England and Wales sent an intervention letter on the case of disappearance of the human rights defender Samar Abbas in Pakistan. 

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Detention of the human rights defenders Esham Kossak and Ahmed Al Musheikhis...

The Law Society of England and Wales is concerned about the detention of two human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia.

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Joint intervention letter on Turkey

The Law Society of England and Wales sent a joint letter with various law societies and bar councils on the case of the dismissal of 227 judges and prosecutors in Turkey and the detention of Judge...

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Prolonged pre-trial detention of lawyers in Cameroon

The Law Society sent an intervention letter to the Cameroonian President on the case of pre-trial detention of lawyers facing charges before the military tribunal in Cameroon. 

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Indictment of the human rights lawyer Orhan Kemal Cengiz in Turkey

On 9th May 2017, the Law Society of E&W sent an intervention letter on the case of indictment of the human rights lawyer Orhan Kemal Cengiz in Turkey.

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Threats Against the Independence of the Judiciary in Poland

On 31st July 2017. the Law Society sent a letter of intervention following the threats to the independence of the judiciary in Poland.

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Detention of 9 human rights defenders in Turkey

On 12th September 2017, the Law Society sent an intervention letter to President Erdogan on the case of detention of 9 human rights defenders in Turkey. 

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Arrests and shooting of the Tanganyika Law Society President

On 20th September 2017, the Law Society sent an intervention letter to the President of Tanzania on the case of the arrest and shooting of the Tanganyika Law Society President.

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Cameroon letter

On 21st September 2017, the Law Society sent an intervention letter on the ongoing case against lawyers in Cameroon. 

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Attacks against the human rights lawyer Mr. Pedro Rafael Maldonado Flores in...

The Law Society of England and Wales sent a letter to the President of Guatemala regarding the recent attacks to the human rights lawyer Mr. Pedro Rafael Maldonado Flores.

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Detention of the human rights lawyer Li Yuhan in China

The Law Society of England and Wales sent a letter to the Chinese Premier H.E. Li Keqiang on the case of detention of the human rights lawyer Li Yuhan. 

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Follow-up on the case of murder of Berta Caceres in Honduras

The Law Society sent an intervention letter to urge the Government of Honduras to continue investigation on the assassination of the human rights defender Berta Caceres. 

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Harassment of the human rights lawyer Rajat Kalsan in India

The Law Society of England and Wales sent an intervention letter to the President of India to raise awareness on the case of harassment against the human rights lawyer Rajat Kalsan.

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