I have the honour to address you in my capacity as Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 26/7.

In this connection, I would like to bring to the attention of your Excellency’s Government information I have received concerning the draft Law on lawyers’ activity and legal aid, which includes a number of provisions that jeopardise the independence of the legal profession.

Diego García-Sayán

Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers