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.
Statement regarding the Independence of the Judiciary following remarks at the CARICOM Regional Symposium to address Crime and Violence as a public health issue 17-18 April 2023
05/05/23
CLA Statement regarding Freedom of Expression, the rule of law and support for fair and free elections in Zimbabwe
26/04/23
CLA open letter of concern to the Prime Minister of Malaysia regarding the Independence of the Judiciary
21/04/23
CLA, CMJA, and CLEA joint Statement concerning the Independence of the Judiciary in Sri Lanka
06/04/23
CLA and CLEA Joint Statement of concern regarding the passing by the Parliament of Uganda of the Anti-Homosexual Bill
29/03/23
CLA Statement regarding the removal of Ugandan Supreme Court Judge, Justice Kisaakye
14/03/23
DECLARATION ON PRESERVING AND STRENGTHENING THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY AND ON ENSURING THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION
07/03/23
CLA Statement highlighting World Anti-Corruption Day 2022 - Uniting the World against Corruption
09/12/2022
CLA Statement regarding the conviction of Richard Naidu by the High Court of Fiji
25/11/2022
CMJA, CLEA and CLA Joint Statement on the appointment of the Attorney General as Acting Chief Justice in Kiribati
03/11/2022
Statement on the Tribunal set up in Kiribati to investigate the Court of Appeal Judges
12/09/2022
Statement of support for the Bar Association of Sri Lanka in upholding the rule of law and opposing the misuse of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 1979
01/09/2022
Statement on the attempted deportation and arbitrary detention of High Court Judge David Lambourne, the continued suspension of the Chief Justice of Kiribati and the continuing disregard for Judicial Independence in Kiribati
12/08/2022
CMJA, CLA and CLEA Joint Statement on the Tribunal set up in Kiribati to investigate High Court Judge David Lambourne
26/05/2022
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
