The Fight for Justice in Pakistan – and what can you do for Pakistan?
Thursday 6 December 2007 18:00 to 19:30
Location
British Institute of International and Comparative Law, Charles Clore House, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5JPParticipants
Moderator: Jeremy Carver CBE Clifford Chance LLP & Transparency International
Speakers:
Shazadi Beg Barrister; Immigration Judge
Ms Michelle Bradfield Lauterpacht Centre for International Law
Dr Phillip Tahmindjis International Bar Association
Pakistan is experiencing an extremely tumultuous period which has resulted in an abrogation of basic human rights. The Panel will outline the events which have occurred in Pakistan since President Musharraff imposed the State of Emergency. They will examine the current legal issues as well as those which are likely to pose difficulties in the near future. The fight of Pakistan's lawyers and judiciary will be put in perspective and suggestions for assisting their cause will be made.
This event is organized jointly with the Commonwealth Lawyers Association and the Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges' Association.
This is a free event, however you must register to attend this event.
Background reading:
The struggle to maintain an independent judiciary: a report on the attempt to remove the Chief Justice of Pakistan, (International Bar Association, July 2007) http://www.ibanet.org/images/downloads/07_2007_jul11_Pakistan_report.pdf
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