Fair Trials International is a unique human rights charity. We campaign for fundamental rights for people facing the ordeal of criminal charges in a country other than their own. In addition to providing legal assistance and advocacy to individuals in need, we fight the underlying causes of injustice in cross-border cases through our policy interventions, research and training.
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Case updates
Paulette Garricks
In April this year, Paulette Garricks - a young British woman from Buckinghamshire – went on a holiday to Jamaica and Barbados. read more
news
02 July 09
Jack Straw refuses to pardon Liverpool fan Michael Shields
Secretary of State for Justice has today made a provisional decision that he will refuse Liverpool FC fan Michael Shield’s pardon application. read more
Campaigns
02 July 09
Open Letter to Lord Chancellor urging his support in ensuring fair trial rights throughout the EU
We are writing to urge you to support renewed efforts to ensure that fair trial rights are protected in criminal proceedings throughout Europe. Our work at Fair Trials International leaves us in no doubt that more must be done to ensure basic rights read more