This book compiles stories of victories achieved by the NUPL and its clients through peoples’ lawyering. It highlights cases where perpetrators were identified and prosecuted, meta-legal tactics were employed, and the NUPL’s membership and alliances expanded, demonstrating how justice can be achieved in an often unjust legal system.
This book exposes the perilous work of people’s lawyers who advocate for the marginalized in a hostile environment and face severe threats including violence, harassment, and false charges.
This book pays tribute to the courageous human rights defenders who risk their lives in the frontline of advocating for human rights. It sheds light on their indispensable role in responding to and documenting human rights violations despite facing threats, violence, and intimidation themselves.
This book delves into the significance of the Rules on the Writ of Amparo and the Rules on Habeas Data. Authored by human rights litigators, it offers a practical guide for human rights lawyers as well as a comprehensive exploration of the history, nature, and procedural aspects of these writs.
This book presents seven fact-and-law situations, drawn from genuine experiences and reflecting the frustration and challenges faced by both victims and lawyers when dealing with the writ of amparo.
