The Human Rights Awards are held jointly in December by Liberty, JUSTICE and the Law Society to commemorate Human Rights Day.

See the 2008 Human Rights award-winners.

The ceremony aims to recognise and encourage individuals and organisations whose work is dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of the others.

Too often, this dedication goes unrecognised. Our event aims to provide an opportunity to celebrate these exceptional organisations and individuals.

What are the award categories?

The Peter Duffy Award*
 
For individuals such as campaigners, lawyers, activists or academics
aged 35 or under.
 
The Human Rights Award

For organisations and non-legal individuals.
 
Human Rights Lawyer of the Year

For solicitors, barristers, legal executives, trainees, pupils, legal academics and judges.


* The Peter Duffy Award commemorates the life and achievements of one of the UK's most dedicated human rights lawyers. Peter Duffy QC was particularly supportive of younger lawyers, giving freely of his time and skills. Much of his human rights work was done pro bono for organisations including Liberty and JUSTICE.

Who is eligible?

- Nominees will have made a significant contribution to the promotion or protection of human rights in England and Wales over the last year.

- Nominations may be based on a specific campaign or case that has come to fruition in 2008 or general sustained work.

- The judges will favour nominees whose work exceeds their professional commitments.