Turkish Human Rights Lawyer Dies After Hunger Strike
The death of Turkish human rights lawyer Ebru Timtik after a long hunger strike was entirely preventable, UN human rights experts* said Wednesday, calling on Turkey to release other human…
Lawyer-Activist Prashant Bhushan Refuses to Succumb Under Supreme Court Bullying
Surprisingly the Supreme Court has been rejecting all such petitions that challenge the Modi government’s decisions. By Rakesh Raman A leading human rights lawyer Prashant Bhushan refused to budge, as…
Supreme Court Urged to End Case Against Human Rights Lawyer Prashant Bhushan
As Prashant Bhushan has been openly attacking PM Modi, the Modi government, and the top judiciary, the contempt of court proceedings against him seem to be an act of vindictiveness.…
Why Lawyers Must Come Under Consumer Protection Act
The government must create robust public grievances systems where the consumers of legal services could register their complaints effortlessly against the lawyers and law firms. By Rakesh Raman India’s Minister…
Saudi Lawyer to Receive 2019 ABA Human Rights Award
Saudi lawyer Waleed Abu al-Khair will be honored with the ABA 2019 ABA International Human Rights Award in recognition of his work to advance human rights and advocate for justice…
Azerbaijan Releases Human Rights Lawyer Intigam Aliyev
The Azerbaijani authorities today released prominent human rights lawyer Intigam Aliyev in what Amnesty International billed an overdue step towards righting the injustice against him and all remaining prisoners of…