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2nd Human Rights
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CONFERENCE CANCELLED
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2nd LAWASIA Human Rights Conference
FURTHER UPDATE – 2nd LAWASIA HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE 2020 CANCELLED
After considerable consideration, LAWASIA together with the host organisations; the Supreme Court Bar Association of Nepal and the Nepal Bar Association, have reassessed the situation arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, and have made the decision that it will not be possible to hold the 2nd LAWASIA Human Rights…
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Executive
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ExCo Member
Ms Angela Y Lin
Partner | Lee and Li (TAIWAN)
Angela Y Lin is a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department of Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law, the biggest law firm in Taiwan. Qualified to practice law in Taiwan and the state of New York, U.S.A., Angela has assisted various local and foreign clients in many large Taiwan infrastructure projects. Angela's forte lies in construction litigation, arbitration and mediation,…
LAWASIA Toolkit
on Business & Human Rights
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LAWASIA Business & Human Rights: A guide for Lawyers in the Asia Pacific
The project to develop “Business and Human Rights: A Guide for Lawyers in the Asia Pacific” was launched in early 2018 by Christopher Leong, the President of LAWASIA. LAWASIA first published the “Joint Declaration of Commitment on the Development and Promotion of the Field of Business and Human Rights within the Legal Profession” in 2015 with a number…
33rd LAWASIA Conference 2020
CONFERENCE CANCELLED
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE – 33rd LAWASIA Conference 2020 CANCELLED
After careful consideration, LAWASIA, in consultation with the Mongolian Bar Association, has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s 33rd LAWASIA Conference 2020, which was due to be held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 7 - 10 September 2020.
Our paramount concern is for the health and well-being of LAWASIA members, conference delegates and speakers, members of the…
Organisational
Membership
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Organisational Membership with LAWASIA
LAWASIA warmly welcomes applications from bar associations and law societies from the ESCAP region. Eligibility extends to all organisations approved by Council, whether or not they are the peak national representative body in a particular jurisdiction.
The process, under our constitution, is that the LAWASIA Council approves any applications for organisational membership. Council will generally act on the…
President & ExCo
Activities 2020-2021
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Ceremonial Opening of the Legal Year 2020 in Hong Kong
Members of LAWASIA’s Executive Committee, including the President of LAWASIA, Mr Chunghwan Choi, attended the Ceremonial Opening of the Legal Year 2020 in Hong Kong on 13 January 2020. This year, 58 representatives of 42 law associations from 18 jurisdictions gathered in Hong Kong for the annual event. Speeches were delivered by the Honourable Chief Justice Ma; the Secretary for…
President's
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LAWASIA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Pacific
My thoughts and sympathies are with any one of our members directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and those who find that they are facing a period of uncertainty as a result of the evolving situation.
The emergence and unprecedented escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the way…
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Access to Justice
during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Access to Justice during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 containment measures have caused a near-total shutdown of life in many parts of the world, while the demands of justice persist. Though the impact of these measures is unlikely to abate soon, the increased vulnerabilities are likely to lead to a surge of legal needs. It is also clear that any pathway for recovery must integrate accessible and people-centred justice systems.…