OHCHR PRESS BRIEFING NOTE – Bangladesh / imminent execution 8 April 2015 Spokesperson for the UN High… http://fb.me/6zD62ddi2 

1st full day of @CLC2015 almost done. We’ve had keynotes, fascinating breakout sessions, pipes, drums, dancers and more. Bring on day 2!

Prof Sir Jeffrey Jowell tells @CLC2015 that rule of law is universal concept and attacks on it are universal problem.

„With Freedom Comes Responsibility“ my take on the STL and freedom of speech http://mwcnews.net/focus/analysis/50926-with-freedom-comes-responsibility.html …

Best news of the day

The Independent @Independent

The Incredibles 2 is finally happening http://ind.pn/1JDBSc4 

Gunter Grass, novelist and poet was a great friend of Bengal. His passing is a great loss for all of us. RIP

বাংলাদেশের সকল ভাই ও বোনেদের জানাই শুভ নববর্ষের আন্তরিক প্রীতি ও শুভেচ্ছা। শুভ পয়লা বৈশাখ

Bangladesh judicial candidate to the #ICC withdraws application days before public grilling. Cites personal difficulties

Disappointed no BD Government of civil society representation present @cla_lawyers but hope to schedule two-way debate with @rayhanrashid

Interesting well attended discussion @cla_lawyers with #GeoffreyRobertsonQC and @MarksLarks on the flaws in the #BangladeshTribunal

Speaking @cla_lawyers on the #BangladeshICT

CLA expresses concern over rejection of review in Mohammad Kamaruzzaman death sentence in Bangladesh read more…http://www.commonwealthlawyers.com/PressRelease.aspx …

Interesting article in @MailOnline today about a prominent labour candidate http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3035229/Labour-candidate-accused-going-extraordinary-lengths-cover-links-Putin-1bn-arms-deal.html …

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Popular question for Putin phone-in on Thurs: “Has anybody who stole budget money returned it to the treasury?“ http://moskva-putinu.ru/#page/popular 

Stay focused RT @MirzaSania: @MamataOfficial thank you for ur wishes Madam 

I bow my head to all the martyrs who lost their lives on this day in 1919 at Jallianwala Bagh

First @NSaina in singles.Now @MirzaSania in doubles. Badminton and tennis World Number 1. Congratulations. You both make us proud

Many thanks to RBI for appreciating #Bengal being the first State to start a full e-Treasury #alerts

Prospects of Re-setting India-China Relation – TPI http://goo.gl/fb/SlsuYU 

Teaching the Heart of Wisdom and the Commentary on the Awakening Mind http://goo.gl/fb/EynK19 

Register here for TJN’s annual discussion workshop at City University, London, 25th-26th June 2015 – http://www.taxjustice.net/2015/04/12/register-here-for-tjns-annual-discussion-workshop-at-city-university-london-25th-26th-june-2015/ …

Bangladesh executes Islamist leader for war crimes http://bit.ly/1alw3TR 

„Rife with irregularities‘: Read the statements calling for stay of execution of #bangladesh war crimes convict http://bangladeshwarcrimes.blogspot.com/2015/04/statements-seeking-stay-on-kamaruzzman.html …

A corrupt judicial process in Bangladesh ends with an unlawful execution. Full statement to follow.

On imminent execution of #Kamaruzzaman in #Bangladesh #EU against #deathpenalty in all cases under all circumstances http://europa.eu/!uJ93Tj

Bangladesh must halt execution in light of ICT’s failings to comply with international law. Not too late. 

BHRC calls for execution of Muhammad Kamaruzzaman to be stayed immediately pending independent review https://barhumanrights.org.uk/bar-human-rights-committee-calls-execution-muhammad-kamaruzzaman-be-stayed-immediately-pending … #Bangladesh

Deeply flawed ICT trial of #Kamaruzzaman puts death penalty at odds with international law. It can still be stopped 

UN High Commissioner calls on BD Govt to halt execution of Kamaruzzaman following trial reportedly rife with irregularities

Toby Cadman @tobycadman   

STATEMENT CONCERNING THE REJECTION OF THE REVIEW PETITION BY THE APPELLATE DIVISION OF THE SUPREME COURT OF BANGLADESH

The decision to reject the ‘Review Petition’ by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh is deeply concerning.  It is important that an accused person facing such serious allegations in a capital case is given a full opportunity to put forward his case, as it is of equal important that the court considers the matter when appraised of all of the facts.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh has failed to uphold its duty to consider the very serious allegations of prosecutorial and judicial misconduct as well as numerous instances of procedural irregularities that render the conviction and sentence of Muhammad Kamaruzzaman a flagrant denial of justice.

Muhammad Kamaruzzaman now faces imminent execution.  The Government of Bangladesh is urged not to carry out the sentence in circumstances that will constitute an unlawful execution.

by David Bergman

BD Chief Justice, whose recusal was sought by defence due to inappropriate conduct with former ICT Chairman, dismissed review with one word

I was happy to meet @iHrithik. We had a nice round of discussions. My best wishes to him and his team

A group of young Roma are fighting for equality in Albania by teaching others about themselves. http://trib.al/oZlFL4z

UN rights expert urges end to discrimination against Roma people http://bit.ly/1H5ee8Z 

Statements of Concern regarding the #Kamaruzzaman verdict by @cla_lawyers #LordCarlile and @EricAvebury

Statement of Concern regarding the imminent execution of Muhammad Kamaruzzaman http://mwcnews.net/focus/letters-to-editors/50778-supreme-court-of-bangladesh.html …

Bangladesh appeals court upholds death sentence for convicted war criminal http://bit.ly/1yPIFc8 


مثلك -أنا && سلمان العودة: https://youtu.be/oAfCA_mq46s  《من أروع ما شاهدت من خطاب يعيد لنا ثقتنا في القيم الانسانيه المشتركه.فهل نفيق من الغرور》

For the #bangladesh govt, the rhetoric of removing impunity only applies to the crimes of others, never to their own http://newagebd.net/107944/understanding-salah-uddins-disappearance/#sthash.tHE9BA2M.dpuf …

This is no April fool! #Bangladesh warcrimes trib issues contempt proceedings against 23 people for criticizing order http://bangladeshwarcrimes.blogspot.com/2015/04/contempt-proceedings-against-23.html …

I am happy to share with all of you that West Bengal has become the 1st State in the country to make all payments mandatorily by the State Treasuries through online system under e-governance platform.

Henceforth, all employees, pensioners, beneficiaries of Government schemes, recipients of scholarships, suppliers to the Government, contractors, service providers will receive payments directly in their bank accounts electronically from 88 Treasuries spread across the State using massive IT network.

A dedicated team of about 7000 officers are engaged to ensure that the project runs smoothly.

SMS alert automatically goes to the recipient the moment the Treasury clears the bill and instructs RBI for payment through the e-Kuber portal. West Bengal is again the first State to use this portal for this purpose.

Scholars debate investment arbitration clauses in trans-pacific and trans-atlantic trade deals http://opiniojuris.org/2015/04/07/scholars-debate-investment-arbitration-chapter-in-tpp-and-ttip/ … #TTIP #TPP

مسألة التشبه في اللباس خاصة بالألبسة التي تعبر بشكل واضح عن هوية أصحابها كاللباس الديني لأهل الكتاب أو البوذيين. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy5KpkfaAUA …

Memorial of child victims of the siege of Sarajevo pic.twitter.com/uuBapTW5FS

Hard to believe that the Bosnian War started 23 years ago today

On 3 April 2015 @IFDHR officially registered its Sarajevo Office (FDHR-BH) http://www.ifdhr.org/2015/04/ifdhr-bosnia-office/ …

On 27 March 2015 @IFDHR was officially established with its seat in London. http://www.ifdhr.org/2015/04/ifdhr-head-office/ …

May happiness, good fortune and joys of Easter reach to every household pic.twitter.com/5yFR6l91A9

JURIST @JURISTnews  

Egypt prosecutor refers 187 Muslim Brotherhood supporters to military court http://bit.ly/1a6AUbO 

Malaysia opposition leader granted furlough from prison to attend father’s funeral http://bit.ly/1xTkwWZ 

Former Bangladesh PM granted bail on corruption charges http://bit.ly/1IB3g9u 

Kuwait top court upholds prison term for Twitter posts http://bit.ly/1D8cHx8 

THIS DAY AT LAW: Lockerbie bombers turned over for trial

THIS DAY AT LAW: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg sentenced to death for spying http://bit.ly/1ax6Mas 

European Parliament – hearing upcoming for Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács, accused of spying for Russia.

Lotte Leicht @LotteLeicht1  

Czech people react to the U.S. military convoy that is crossing east Europe differently than other former Soviet… http://fb.me/3Ibjdl3wy 

„The greatest threat to freedom is the absence of criticism.“ Wole Soyinka

„I do not accept being a prisoner of fear. Of Communism, of fascism. That, one can bear. But of one’s fear. No. Never.“ Adam Michnik

While the conflict in #Syria has gotten worse, public interest has begun to wane. Here’s why you should still care: http://go.usa.gov/3gVuC

https://www.care.at/newsroom/benefizanzeigen

Iran/P5+1 Statement: „The EU will TERMINATE the implementation of ALL nuclear-related economic and financial sanctions“. How about this?

#FreeSpeech crisis „once you learn to keep yourself from voicing unwelcome thoughts, you forget how to think them“ http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/04/13/mute-button?mbid=social_facebook …

Egypt court opens Mubarak retrial in corruption case http://bit.ly/1a0BnMF 

Rights group urges retrial for 6 convicted before Egypt military tribunal http://bit.ly/1a0wvqO 

DOJ: prison officials must treat gender identity disorder http://bit.ly/1avHWrz 

Randall D. Eliason : The DOJ Opposition to the Proposed Sentencing Guideline Amendments: Fighting the Wrong Battle… http://bit.ly/1avHRE3 

California court rules school yoga classes not religious http://bit.ly/1FufpwL 

Statement by the UN Secretary General on the International Day of #MineAwareness & Assistance in Mine Action http://owl.li/Lb7Bg 

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