Statements
One of the pillars of the role of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association is to maintain and promote the Rule of Law throughout the Commonwealth. Thus, we seek to expose its abuse whenever and wherever it arises in the Commonwealth by publishing statements, on our own account, or in conjunction with other Commonwealth organisations with similar objects, detailing the circumstances of such abuse and calling for the Rule of Law to be upheld.
The Bar Council of England & Wales and the CLA issue a joint statement on Chinese sanctions against barristers of England and Wales
21/06/2021
The CMJA, CLA, CLEA and Rechters Voor Rechters issue a Statement on the Judiciary of Kenya
08/06/2021
Joint Statement on the proposed High Court Judges (Salaries and Allowances) Amendment Bill 2021 of Kiribati
19/04/2021
Statement regarding Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Association and the use of force by Police in Nigeria
29/10/2020
Statement regarding the intention of the UK Parliament to pass into law the United Kingdom Internal Markets Bill
05/10/2020
Statement regarding Ms. Beatrice Mtetwa of Zimbabwe and the removal of her right to represent her client.
24/08/2020
Statement regarding Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Assembly and the rights of prisoners in Zimbabwe
20/08/2020
Statement on actions of the Government of Malawi against the Chief Justice and Judiciary of Malawi
15/06/20
Statement regarding the threat to democracy and rule of law in Sri Lanka as a response to Covid-19
02/06/20
Statement regarding Mr John Sangwa and the removal of his right to practice in any court in Zambia
17/03/20
CP4D Joint Statement: Inclusion and accountability should be high on the agenda at CHOGM
10/03/20
