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Uganda court convicts human rights lawyer of contempt without fair trial: Amnesty International

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Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Ugandan authorities to overturn a military tribunal’s decision and release lawyer Eron Kiiza, who has been convicted of contempt of court without trial. Activists and human rights groups have condemned the arrest and continue to advocate for Kiiza’s release.

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ECHR rules Azerbaijan violated free speech by disbarring lawyer after corruption complaint

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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that Azerbaijan violated the freedom of expression of a lawyer that was disbarred for filing a corruption complaint against the director of a legal consultancy. Regarding this, the court ruled that the applicant’s complaint was not a baseless accusation.

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Vietnam to prosecute lawyer for criticising judicial actions on social media

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The Vietnamese government initiated legal proceedings on Tuesday against prominent lawyer Tran Dinh Trien for allegedly infringing upon state interests through social media criticism. The post Vietnam to prosecute lawyer for criticising judicial actions on social media appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Uganda criticized over arbitrary detention and torture of lawyer

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The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders condemned the Ugandan government Wednesday for the arrest, torture, and judicial harassment of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza. Kiiza was arrested on January 7, at the General Court Martial in Makindye township while representing his client, opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye.

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Russia court sentences anti-war activist to three years imprisonment for ‘justifying terrorism’

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A Russian District Military Court on Friday sentenced anti-war activist and former Moscow municipal deputy Aleksei Gorinov to an additional three years in prison, according to local media. Despite these arguments, the court dismissed motions to exclude the contentious evidence.

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Managing Stress: 6 Steps to Becoming a Healthier Lawyer

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The pressure of being a lawyer takes its toll on your health and happiness. Pace Yourself Becoming a Healthier Lawyer Requires a Strategy. Most lawyers don’t make their own health and wellness a priority because other, more urgent things demand their attention. Becoming a Healthier Lawyer Requires a Strategy.

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Lawyer Tech Tips: Online Business Development Ideas to Try Today

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During the pandemic, lawyers have experienced changes in how they connect with people — including those who might need their services. So what are some of the best online business development options lawyers have been using, and that you could be using too? Also, who is one of the busiest lawyers you know?

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