Sir Geoffrey Bindman QC writes in NLJ this week on human rights and the rule of law worldwide, finding some optimism as well as weaknesses and failures
‘The system of human rights protection developed in the wake of the Second World War is under threat from nationalistic and xenophobic attitudes, and its weaknesses need to be addressed,’ he writes.
‘Human rights abuses are often unpunished because the perpetrators are protected, or because enforcement processes are inadequate or ineffective. Yet there is reason to be optimistic…Even the most conflict-ridden and fragile regions maintain judicial systems and want to be seen as law-abiding. Notwithstanding the risks, UK lawyers are already pursuing justice in many jurisdictions.’
