Does trial observation matter?

We ask for a donation of £10 or more to attend this fundraising event! The Caravana has been observing the Colombian high profile case known as the '12 Apostles' since December 2018. Santiago Uribe Velez, brother of former president and current senator Alvaro Uribe Vélez, stands accused of crimes against humanity and other serious charges including murder and forced disappearances. We will be discussing the importance of adherence to the international standards of a fair trial, and how this strengthens the respect for the rule of law in Colombia. The trial was scheduled for the last hearing in December 2018, however, since then the observers had to travel for four more ‘final hearings’. And now it seems we have reached the real final (sixth) hearing scheduled for 24 to 27 March. It is difficult to underestimate the importance to continue observing this emblematic case that attracts the attention of the whole Colombian society. We ask you to join us for a fundraiser evening on trial observation, poetry and more... Please Gift Aid your donation, if you are a UK taxpayer as it means we get an extra 25% at no cost to you. The panel discussion is featuring some of our international observers who attended the hearings of this trial: - Professor Sara Chandler, QC (Hon) Co-founder of the Colombian Caravana, member of Law Society Human Rights Committee and past President of the FBE - Sasha Zernova, director of the Colombian Caravana and expert in trial observation - Alice Garside, Solicitor at Withers Worldwide LLP and member of the Colombian Caravana Chaired by Sue Willman, chair of the Human Rights Committee at the Law Society and past chair of the Colombian Caravana We will also have poetry readings by Gwen Burnyeat and James Lupton And more surprises you will need to find out for yourself. We look forward to seeing you there! Details: Date: Wednesday, 18th March Time: 6.30 to 8.00pm Address: Drayton House, 30 Gordon St WC1H 0AH, of UCL