There is an upcoming CLA webinar taking place on 9^th September at 12.30 pm BST which may be of interest.

Webinar on ” Voices Under Pressure: Defending Freedom of Expression for Lawyers and Journalists”

Join the CLA and its partners the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative and the Law Society of England and Wales, for this webinar on 9th September which will explore how legal frameworks and disciplinary measures are weaponised to silence lawyers and journalists simply for doing their job.

Speakers Sneh Aurora Debra Long and CLA president Steven Thiru, Advocates & Solicitors will examine global patterns of repression, share insights on legal protections, and strengthen advocacy for those who defend human rights, access to justice and the rule of law.

Event Page: https://www.commonwealthlawyers.com/event/voices-under-pressure-defending-freedom-of-expression-for-lawyers-and-journalists/

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eQ8prXwuThiL6NDIeQE7UQ#/registration

Posted: 25 August 2025