The EU Roadmap on procedural rights for suspects and accused people in criminal matters continues apace, with three Commission proposals for Directives being considered by the institutions: the right to legal aid; procedural safeguards for children; and strengthening certain aspects of the presumption of innocence and the right to be present at trial. The UK […]
Directive on the right to legal aid
The EU Roadmap on procedural rights for suspects and accused people in criminal matters continues apace, with three Commission proposals for Directives being considered by the institutions: the right to legal aid; procedural safeguards for children; and strengthening certain aspects of the presumption of innocence and the right to be present at trial. The UK […]
Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill
The Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 26 November 2014. JUSTICE is concerned that little justification has been provided for the treatment of this Bill as fast-track legislation. This Second Reading debate will take place only three working days after the Bill’s publication. Most of the proposals in the […]
Jennifer Smith
January 8, 2015
Working for International Bridges for Justice, a not for profit non governmental organisation working primarily in Asia
Suzanne Lambert
A barrister at One Crown Office Row
Shaheen Rahman
A barrister at One Crown Office Row
Jonathan Cooper OBE
A barrister at Doughty Street Chambers
Jessica Simor
A barrister at Matrix Chambers
Susie Alegre
A human rights consultant and associate tenant at Doughty Street Chamber
Colin Gonsalves
Executive Director of The Human Rights Law Network (India)