"The individual shall also have the duty to preserve and strengthen positive African cultural values... to contribute to the best of his abilities at all times and at all levels, to the promotion and achievement of African Unity."
An organisation that strives to promote human dignity. Organising since 1981, a worldwide federated structure of black lawyers, to promote human dignity, for black peoples all over the world. It does so by linking lawyers and other concerned peoples, through the enforcement of existing International law and human rights mechanisms ensuring effective participation in International Law, International Relations and International Trade.
The International Society of African Lawyers (ISAL) was set up in London in September 1981 following a conference of African Lawyers and academics from the African continent and the Caribbean. The concept of ISAL was the brain child of a Nigerian practising barrister. A graduate of London University; he drafted the first Constitution, was inspirational and thought well ahead of many of his contemporaries, anticipating modernised innovations, then, that, is now common, in, Chambers practice. As ISAL celebrates its thirty years anniversary in 2011, some of ISAL members, donors and supporters still wish to remain anonymous, ISAL respect their wishes, but wish to pay a tribute to their contribution. The four founding members, three male and one female were practising barristers in Stone Buildings, in Lincoln’s Inn, London, England and came from Guyana, Jamaica and Nigeria. They were the children of Immigrants who had settled in England. The inception and importance of ISAL stems from the fact that effective participation in this area by African, Caribbean and other states can best be facilitated by a committed and properly organised federated structure. It became clear that the efforts of black lawyers throughout the world should be coordinated, wherever, possible and that practical achievements could be made through constant contacts.
Free Legal Advice via telephone or email for appointments. "Legal Representation subject to time and availability and complexity of the matter. In some circumstances, we will advise you to seek representation from a firm of solicitors. ISAL have a list of solicitors, you have the option of choosing from the list."
AIM
The primary aim of ISAL is to strive towards the attainment of human dignity for black people through the enforcement of existing human rights mechanism.
OBJECTIVES
- To develop a worldwide federated structure of black lawyers who will cooperate toward the attainment of common goals.
- To raise awareness of human rights issues.
- To promote the observance of human rights
- To seek the improvement and development of human rights in International Law.
- To seek(originally in 1981) the ratification of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights (Banjul Charter)
- To promote and encourage the observations of humanitarian rules of law and custom.
- To resolve conflict among nations, particularly internal conflicts in nation states, encouraging, mutual respect and peaceful co-existence, utilising alternative dispute resolution solutions.
- To conduct research and present information on human rights violations to government and other international organisations.
To promote, encourage, the awareness, facilitate, provide a forum for discussion on disaster planning, in particular, focusing on the Economic
Events
Throughout the year ISAL will host events ranging from International Conferences, Lectures Social Networking, Presentations, where eminent guest speakers will attend.
Membership
Membership can be obtained by completing and submitting a form to the Treasurer for processing, including two passport photos.
Funding
We welcome donations ISAL’s only income is derived from subscriptions Participants can do this by downloading the form for completion and sending it to the Treasurer at the given address. Cheques made payable to ISAL