INTERIGHTS is a non-governmental organisation which defends human rights and freedoms worldwide through the use of international and comparative law. They provide expertise and advice on human rights litigation and may act as a friend of the court or co-counsel in cases.
INTERIGHTS has issued a new quarterly e-mail containing summaries of recent news including updates on litigation and publications with links to full details on their website http://www.interights.org/.
The latest edition contains news on: Academic freedom in Botswana; Greek Government condemned again for continuing to fail Roma on housing; Shaping priorities for right to education work in Africa; Extradition and the risk of torture; Access for persons with disabilities. To sign up, e-mail info@interights.org.
PILA is delighted that INTERIGHTS' Senior Lawyer and current Acting Legal Practice Director Iain Byrne will be speaking at the PILA seminar on public interest litigation on 29 October. See the PILA website here for further details.