Asia Fair Trial Practices Roundtable

Effective Participation in Criminal Proceedings for Persons with Disabilities

This practitioner-focused roundtable brings together lawyers, civil society actors, and persons from affected communities to share experiences and explore practical ways to strengthen effective participation and advocate for disability-inclusive practices in criminal justice. It is the first in a quarterly fair trials roundtable series co-organized by BABSEACLE and the Centre for Law and Transformative Change, with the inaugural session focusing on persons with disabilities in contact or conflict with the criminal justice system.

Date: 23 April 2026

Time:

Sydney: 6:00 PM l Singapore: 4:00 PM l Bangkok: 3:00 PM l Mumbai: 1:30 PM l British Summer Time: 9:00 AM l Central European Summer Time: 10:00 AM

Platform: Zoom

Who Should Attend?

  • Legal professionals and practitioners
  • Paralegals and other professionals, including but not limited to social workers and healthcare providers
  • Law journalists
  • Law lecturers
  • Judges
  • Prosecutors
  • Scholars and academics
  • Researchers in the field of law and human rights
  • Advocates for fair trial practices
  • Civil society, NGOs, and individuals who are engaged in the work related to fair trial and pre-trial detention.

Contact

For more information, contact BABSEACLE team at [email protected]

Previous Roundtables

Trust-Building Strategies When Assisting People Who Use Drugs Facing Criminal

10 April 2025

Strategies for Addressing Pre-Trial Detention

25 July 2024

Promoting the Rule of Law through Fair Evidence Practice

21 March 2024

Death Penalty and Serious Offences Sentence Mitigation, Strategies and Barriers

5 October 2023