WEBINAR: China’s Misuse of INTERPOL: Targeting Uyghurs Abroad

Ben Keith & Rhys Davies

1 February 2024, 1100 GMT

Join us in an online discussion on the pressing issue of China’s misuse of INTERPOL in targeting Uyghurs abroad. In the wake of the recent Universal Periodic Review on China’s human rights situation, we explore the alarming trend of using INTERPOL as a tool for the repatriation and repression of Uyghurs.

The discussion will shed light on specific cases, including that of Idris Hasan, analysing the broader implications for human rights and discussing potential avenues for advocacy and change.

This webinar, chaired by distinguished Baroness Helena Kennedy , brings together an expert panel including Ben Keith , barrister at 5 St Andrew’s Hill, Alexis Thiry of Mena Rights Group , Rahima Mahmut, Director of Stop Uyghur Genocide and UK Director of the World Uyghur Congress , and Laura Harth , Campaign director at Safeguard Defenders .

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About the Authors

Ben Keith Barrister

Ben Keith is a barrister at 5 St Andrew's Hill and co-founder of International Human Rights Advisors. He specialises in INTERPOL Red Notice challenges, extradition, asylum, and international human rights law. He has acted in cases before the European Court of Human Rights Grand Chamber, the UK Supreme Court, the African Commission, the Inter-American Commission, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, and the UN Committee Against Torture. He is ranked Star Individual in Chambers & Partners for extradition.

Rhys Davies Barrister

Rhys Davies is a barrister at Temple Garden Chambers and co-founder of IHR Advisors. He specialises in INTERPOL Red Notice challenges, extradition, international criminal law and human rights law. He co-authored the report Undue Influence: the UAE and Interpol with Sir David Calvert-Smith, and has provided expert commentary on Interpol to CBS 60 Minutes, Sky News and City AM. He represents clients in high-profile cases involving political persecution and transnational repression.