The first international agreement for lawyers from the Council of Europe; 17 states signed in 2 days

The Council of Europe has taken a historic step against pressure, threats and interventions targeting the legal profession. At the Foreign Ministers meeting of the Committee of Ministers held in Luxembourg on 13-14 May, a new international agreement aimed at protecting the legal profession was opened for signature. The agreement is the first international legal document specifically prepared for the protection of lawyers. The post “The Council o…