UK-based lawyers from Doughty Street Chambers report relentless intimidation from the Chinese state and supporters since representing jailed activist Jimmy Lai. This campaign includes violent threats, surveillance, and cyber-attacks aimed at hindering their legal work. Lead lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC has faced specific threats, including harm to her family. The situation highlights a broader issue within the judiciary, where lawyers face significant risks for standing up against state oppression, reflecting the chilling effect on legal advocacy for human rights around the world.
The campaign against us has been coordinated, with severe threats and criminal activities aimed at undermining our advocacy for human rights and freedoms.
Lawyers cannot act independently anymore without facing intimidation and threats from state-linked entities. It's a tactic to instill fear and compliance.
Surveillance and hacking attempts have increased after taking on the Lai case, showing a direct correlation between our work and these state-sponsored attacks.
The threats against Gallagher and her team not only target them but attempt to intimidate the legal profession at large, undermining rule of law.
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