The 2007 awards ceremony was  held on 10 December in the Old Theatre at the London School of Economics, hosted by the Centre for the Study of Human Rights and supported by Allen & Overy LLP.

Winners

Peter Duffy Award 
for individuals (campaigners, lawyers, activists, academics etc) aged 35 or under.

Maya Evans

For her campaigning work and commitment to the cause of liberty. For her courage in standing up for our fundamental rights to peaceful protest and freedom of speech.


Human Rights Award Joint Winners
for organisations and non-legal individuals

Kids Company

For their ground-breaking and inspirational work in helping this country’s most disadvantaged children and young people.

INQUEST

For their high-quality specialist casework and for their commitment to providing incontrovertible evidence of the serious human rights abuses of children in custody.


Human Rights Lawyer of the Year
for solicitors, barristers, legal executives, trainees, pupils, legal academics and judges.

Shaheed Fatima

For her remarkable work, often on a pro bono basis. For her brilliant analysis, consistent arguments and commitment in debating human rights cases before both the British and the European Courts.


The Judges' Award 2007
for a lifetime of achievement in the service of human rights.

Lord Lester of Herne Hill QC