Prochain événement : September 11, 2024
4:00 PM CEST
UIA Capsule for Bar Leaders: “What Bar Associations need to know to train their lawyers on Data Protection, Cybersecurity, and AI”
Free of charge Webinar subject to compulsory registration
PROGRAMME:
Welcome speech
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As you are aware, the UIA is active in protecting, human rights defenders, particularly lawyers, who are being prosecuted for their work in defending and promoting the rule of law. The strength of UIA comes from not only from our individual members, but also our collective members.
The bar associations and other legal societies are the primary protection for lawyers, as well as the independence of the profession. The solidarity and support, both institutional and otherwise, comes from collective associations for individual lawyers, and the state of the profession in the association.
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In an era where the balance of the powers is crucial, the independence of the judiciary is a fundamental cornerstone of democratic governance and the rule of law. In this forum we will highlight the multiple dimensions of the roles and responsibilities of the Bar Associations to ensure and protect judicial independence.
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“Civil Society’s Perceptions of the Legal Profession: How can they be improved?"
Regard for and the reputations of lawyers and the legal profession have almost never lower. In many parts of the world lawyers are seen largely as mouthpieces for the powers that be. In other instances they are seen as way too costly, as having priced themselves out of reach of ordinary people. What can Bar Associations and their members do to right these misperceptions and exaggerations? How can we enhance and promote the rule of law and the role of volunteer lawyers, legal aid and the like?
“The Wellbeing of the Lawyer”
Lawyer wellbeing has become an crucial topic for bar associations across the world. For example, the Bar Council and Law Society (England and Wales); the Canadian Bar Association; the American Bar Association; and many local and provincial bars are actively recommending that attorneys attend to their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of their partners, associates, and staff. Much of this impetus is based on alarming statistics with respect to high levels of substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and stress among lawyers.
But are there downsides to consider? Loss of mentoring for younger lawyers, less opportunity for creative working sessions with colleagues and less collegiality with colleagues generally.
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The UIA – together with other lawyers’ organisations such as the CCBE – actively participates as an observer in the work undertaken by the Council of Europe's Committee of Experts on the Protection of Lawyers (CJ-AV) towards drafting an international convention aimed at strengthening the protection of the legal profession and the right to practice the profession without prejudice or restraint.
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Pro bono law services have never been more needed and our Bar Associations have never had a greater opportunity to help fill that need. In helping to fill the need for pro bono work, Bar Associations can simultaneously help many younger attorneys gain valuable hands-on experience working directly with clients, appearing in court and so on.
UIA Event for Bar Leaders
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Open Forum UIA pour Leaders des Barreaux
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Le Sénat international des barreaux (SIB)
Il est l'un des rares espaces de rencontre entre Bâtonniers, permettant l’avancée du droit au niveau international et le dialogue entre instances professionnelles. Le SIB favorise la construction, la progression et les modifications des politiques professionnelles en relation avec les principes essentiels de la profession.
✓ Par exemple : réflexions sur l’établissement d’un Code mondial de déontologie ou sur la lutte contre les violations du secret professionnel.
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Les sommets UIA des présidents de barreau à l’ONU
Des rendez-vous uniques pour rencontrer dans un lieu hautement symbolique confrères et représentants d’associations internationales. Ces sommets permettent de se tenir informés des débats en cours aux Nations Unies sur le thème du droit international et de rencontrer des experts mondiaux sur de nombreux sujets.
✓Session 2016 sur les migrations, l’État de droit et les atrocités de masse
✓ Session 2017 sur la crise des réfugiés
✓Session 2018 sur l’esclavage moderne.
Sommet des Présidents de Barreaux au siège des Nations Unies à Genève - 2017
Novembre 2019
Les barreaux membres de notre organisation peuvent contribuer à l'établissement d'un ordre juridique international basé sur les principes de justice et d’équité entre les nations. Nous aidons également nos membres à comprendre les défis auxquels la profession juridique est confrontée au niveau international et l'organisation des instances dirigeantes professionnelles. L'un de nos principaux objectifs est de défendre les avocats et à protéger leurs droits à exercer le droit.
Vice-Présidents du Sénat International des Barreaux
Secrétaire Général du Sénat International des Barreaux
Directeurs des Membres Collectifs
Directeur Adjoint des Membres Collectifs
L'adhésion à l'UIA peut apporter de nombreux avantages à votre organisation.
Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur l’adhésion membre collectif et les tarifs, merci de contacter Noelia Alonso Morán à nalonso@uianet.org.
Vous pouvez également contacter le siège administratif de l’UIA par téléphone au : +33 1 44 88 55 66