YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND SAFETY.
Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights confirms that every human being has the right to life, liberty and security of person. You cannot be arbitrarily detained.
Contact Justice upheld if you or anyone you know requires help.
Help MeTHE WHO, WHY AND WHAT…
Justice Upheld is a free and an independent international humanitarian organisation, supported by a campaign team of lawyers and activists working for the protection and furtherance of human rights. We provide free legal advice and representations to those denied access to justice including victims of injustice who do not have the financial means to assert and redress the breaches of their human rights. Justice Upheld is not connected to and/or is in any way affiliated to any faith or religion and/or any political party. Read more
THE WHO…
Justice Upheld is a British registered human rights organisation which provides free advice and legal representation to people in South Asia who do not have the financial means to access justice in order redress breaches of human rights. Justice Upheld is about finding and supporting these people.
Typical cases include all forms of breaches of human rights including abuse of migrant workers, exploitation of children and women, the disabled, minorities, religious persecution, unlawful and arbitrary detention/imprisonment.
Read moreTHE WHY…
International and national legislation subscribe to legal frameworks to protect the basic human rights of all people and as far as policy is concerned, Governments agree to uphold these rights, however, when it comes to enforcing these agreements, the reality is starkly different. Justice Upheld is about finding out Why and doing something about it.
Justice Upheld was inspired by the ‘Free Sarabjit Singh Campaign at www.freesarabjitsingh.com
Read moreTHE WHAT…
What can be done? By using the legislation enshrined in international treaties and national laws, Justice Upheld works to initiate legal process and to bring these breaches of human rights and injustice to the wider attention. Our volunteer lawyers work with Government legislators and political leaders to “restart” faltering or lapsed legal process and provide oversight and monitoring to try and ensure that Justice is upheld.
Read moreWHERE YOU FIT IN…
Justice Upheld is proof that the intervention of committed British citizens and citizens of other countries, CAN work to make legal systems work more effectively, irrespective of country and politics. Justice is an intrinsic part of human nature and is a fundamental necessity for humanity to live in safety. YOU can make a difference, please get in touch, get involved and help us to ensure that Justice is upheld for ALL of us.
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Monday 22nd of June 2020 Justice Upheld was contacted by the family of Mrs Daljit Kaur (not her real name), a migrant worker from Punjab,India. It was claimed that in or around November 2019, Mrs Daljit Kaur travelled to Malaysia to work as domestic worker for a...
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