QC calls on UK to support female judges at risk in Afghanistan

Government urged to give sanctuary to hundreds of female judges and lawyers living under the Taliban

Baroness Helena Kennedy QC has launched an urgent appeal to provide support to judges along with lawyers, women's rights activists, human rights defenders, and their families at risk in Afghanistan and in need of a safe haven abroad.

As part of the #EvacuateHer" campaign, Kennedy has also launched a petition, calling on the UK government to provide sanctuary to Afghan judges and lawyers at risk. The Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (Arap) initially stated judges were eligible under the scheme but no longer includes this group.