A milestone for justice: The council of Europe’s new convention on lawyers

On March 12, 2025, the Council of Europe adopted the first-ever international treaty aimed at protecting lawyers, titled the Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer. This landmark convention responds to rising reports of attacks, harassment, threats, and interference against lawyers, which hinder their ability to practice freely and uphold the rule of law. Lawyers play…

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