Public Statement: The Law Society of Upper Canada Expresses Grave Concerns About the Arrest and Detention of Lawyers in Turkey

(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 06/18/13 -- The Law Society of Upper Canada is gravely concerned about the arrest and detention of lawyers in Turkey.

According to reports, more than 50 lawyers were arrested on June 11, 2013 for protesting at Caglayan Justice Palace to denounce the repression of the Occupy Gezi protestors. Reportedly, many of the lawyers were beaten and kicked on the ground by police and their clothes were torn. Although recent reports indicate that the lawyers were released, we are concerned that the basis for their arrest remains unclear.

International human rights instruments, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, state that respect for human rights are essential to advancing the rule of law.

The Law Society urges the government of Turkey to:

(i)The Law Society of Upper Canada is the governing body for some 44,400 lawyers and 5,100 paralegals in the Province of Ontario, Canada. The Treasurer is the head of the Law Society.

The mandate of the Law Society is to govern the legal profession in the public interest by upholding the independence, integrity and honour of the legal profession for the purpose of advancing the cause of justice and the rule of law.



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Lisa Hall
416-947-7625

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