Barbara Mills KC said: “The actions of the authorities constitute a serious attack on the independence of lawyers.” @thebarcouncil

Bar Council offers support to colleagues in Türkiye. Barbara Mills KC said: “The actions of the authorities constitute a serious attack on the independence of lawyers, their representative organisations and the rule of law.” and Hugh Mercer KC said: “The Bar Council of England and Wales joins with the CCBE in calling for the immediate withdrawal of all legal proceedings against the Istanbul Bar Association and its leaders. We also support calls for the immediate and unconditional release of lawyer Fırat Epözdemir.” Read our full statement –
https://lnkd.in/ermvdNSX

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