Malcolm Fowler
Former member of the Human Rights Committee of the Law Society of England and Wales
Malcolm has 45 years of knowledge and experience in Criminal Law proceedings. In 1995 Malcolm gained his Higher Rights of Audience as a Criminal Advocate. In the same year, he became Chair of the Criminal Law Solicitors Association.
In 1999 Malcolm joined the Lord Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Legal Education and Conduct which had a large role in the preservation and development of principles within the legal educational services. Alongside this Malcolm was Chair of the Law Society’s Criminal Law Committee. He continues to be a Law Society Counsel Member to this present day.
In addition to the above, Malcolm has a further 10 years or experience as a member of the Law Society’s Legal Affairs and Policy Board and has been a member of the Law Society’s Human Rights Committee since 2003 getting involved with numerous high profile Human Rights cases.
Malcolm is currently a Trustee of the Law Society Charity and is also a member of the Law Society’s Council Members’ Conduct Committee. As a Legal Spokesperson for the media Malcolm often speaks on behalf of the National Law Society.
Mark Isherwood MS
Mark Allan Isherwood (born 21 January 1959) is a Welsh Conservative Party politician, who has served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for the North Wales region since 2003. He is currently Shadow Counsel General and Shadow Minister for Housing and Planning. Isherwood has held a number of Shadow Ministerial positions for the Welsh Conservatives since he was first elected, at various points holding portfolios for Finance, Social Justice, North Wales, Europe, Housing, Communities and Local Government, among others.
Given that the Communication and Education Centre is “driven by a passionate commitment to fostering stronger, more informed, and connected communities. As a non-profit organization, our primary objective is to elevate communication for the betterment of public awareness and education within our society”.
As you know, the support given to the Iranian Academics Association by Parliamentarians across the UK is based upon your advocacy for the courageous Iranians who are striving for Iran to become a secular and democratic Republic, including the Iranian dissidents currently residing in Albania.
If you can therefore provide me with something I can share with colleagues and on my social media which is focused on this, I will be pleased to do so. In terms of fundraising for the Iranian Academics Association’s work championing the Iranian people’s desire for a democratic republic, you may also wish to maximise this, with added Gift Aid, by using and sharing a platform such as the following: Crowdfunding for Good from JustGiving .
Best wishes Mark
Dr. Tim Lockington
As a former NHS Hospital Doctor, I have had the privilege to work with some very special Iranian colleagues who remain strong in memory. I have recently had casework to support a safe home for an Iranian Christian family in exile in my Ward.
Stories are harrowing, shelter and hope always the goal but no-one chooses to be a refugee, homeland is where “the heart is” but to stay and stand up for social justice and the protected rights that we hold in Law requires a different courage.
Councillor Tim Lockington, Ipswich
Ben J Martin Mayor of Swale
Mayor of Swale
statement of continued support.
I am proud to reaffirm my support for the work of the communication and education centre and Iranian Academics Association, in the fight to save the lives of the brave Iranian women, girls and men who risked everything to stand up to their oppressors. It is key that those in the civilised world work together to end global oppression.
I joined the Liberal Democrats because I am an internationalist, I believe that in a global society we all have a part to play in looking out for each other. We must build and safeguard a fair, free and open society in which there is a balance between the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community in which no-one is enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity. The women of Iran and their supporters in standing up to the oppressive regime personify these values. It is critical that work continues to save them, and to enable Iran once again become a free, democratic nation.
Thanks again for all you are doing.
I would encourage everyone who can to support your campaign and hope that one day Iran will return to the international fold and uphold the fundamental human rights that everyone is entitled to. The path to a stable, peaceful middle east, and wider world starts here.
Robert Ward
London Borough of Croydon
Deputy Cabinet Member for Contract Management
Vice Chairman, Scrutiny Health and Social Care Sub-Committee
I worked in Iran when it was ruled by the Shah. On the surface the cities felt like cities in Western European. However, scratch the surface and the secret police, the SAVAK, and their informers were everywhere. The Shah had absolute control; until he didn’t.
Sadly the Iranian people have ended up with something far worse. Yet they keep trying, most recently led mainly by women.
Robert.
Cllr Adrian Mather Wokingham Borough Mayor
I am very sad to see the girls and women and society at large being suppressed by the current regime in Iran. Please add my name to the list of signatures
The work to free the oppressed people of Iran is very valuable work.
My small donation I hope will enable the release of more unjustly imprisoned people in Iran.
Everyone in the world should be free.
Amanda Williams
Borough Councillor, I was elected as a county borough councillor in 2017 and am currently group leader of the largest opposition group.
Councillor Peter Macdonald
Party: The Swale Independents Alliance – Ward: Minster Cliffs
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I confirm my support in your organization’s efforts to help the people of Iran. I support the free speaking people of Iran, Iran (Persia) for generations was a leading civilization.
Zoë Van Dyke
Councillor Zoë Van Dyke Strood North and Frindsbury
Please help these brave women fighting for their human rights
Graeme Casey
He elected as a Bromley Councillor in 2022 he has been a strong advocate for local residents. He is a member of the Children’s Education and Families and Adult Care and Health committees where he ensures that the voices of some of the most vulnerable in the local community are heard, drawing on his years of professional experience.
I would gladly lend my name in supporting this cause. I stand in utter admiration of the resistance shown to an oppressive regime by our Iranian sisters.
In this age of fake news, culture wars and populist ideologies it is easy to forget the troubles of people far from our homes. Democracy is a fragile and precious thing and those countries that have enjoyed such freedoms for so long are in danger of squandering their privilege through the contempt that familiarity can breed. For nations who seek democracy and justice in the face of home grown demagogues and foreign backed tyranny we are still held as a beacon of what could be. The people of Iran deserve our support. Their cause is just, their wish for freedom is their right, their desire for democracy is a passion easily recognised by many of our European cousins who fought so long to achieve the same. David Afrash, his colleagues and the campaigners in Iran are doing much to give voice to the voiceless, hope for the oppressed, a beacon for those in darkness. They deserve and warrant our support.
Cllr Graeme Casey
Christina Jebb FRSA
Independent Civil Celebrant. Teacher and Lecturer
Honors & awardsHonors & awards
- Honorary Alderman of the County of StaffordshireHonorary Alderman of the County of StaffordshireIssued by Staffordshire County Council · Jul 2013Issued by Staffordshire County Council · Jul 2013
- Fellow of the Royal Society of ArtsFellow of the Royal Society of ArtsIssued by Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce · May 2006
I confirm my continued support for this campaign: Global call for ‘No to Executions in Iran”
Richard Bennett
Councillor at London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
This is important work for humanity.
Richard has been your Councillor for five years. He was Leader
of the Green Group, and has led the Official Opposition on the
Council. He is a member of the working group producing the
new Local Plan for Richmond for 2024-2039.
Richard is trustee of Richmond Voluntary Fund, which is
supporting young carers as this year’s charity, providing
significant financial help. All the money is spent in the
borough. He attended an event held recently at which many
families were present with their young carers. He is interested
in practical and emotional support that can be provided to
young carers.
Martin Round
Title: Deputy Mayor
Party: Conservative
Ward: Headcorn and Sutton Valence
“Many places in the Middle East continue to experience a lack of genuine democracy and too often the women of those countries are made to suffer. I am so pleased to support this noble cause.”
Liz Crix
Please add my name to the list of supporters on the Statement on Iran. Best wishes, and strength in your campaign. I’m pleased to give my support.
Alan Broadhurst
Eastleigh
Do please include my name in support of this campaign, I firmly believe that we are all equal irrespective of our gender, faith (or lack of), skin colour, race or sexual orientation.
Dear David, Of course I fully support your commitment to promoting democracy, human rights, and equality for all Iranians is stronger than ever.
Alan
Phil Crowe
The Mayor of Preston
We have just been highlighting International Women’s Day. This campaign is as important as any issues women around the world face.
The city of Preston has formally welcomed Councillor Philip Crowe as its 696th Mayor for 2024/2025, a position that dates back to 1327.
After joining the Territorial Army at age 17, Philip began a career at the British Aircraft Corporation – now British Aerospace (BAE) – on Strand Road in August 1974, where he joined the planning department. After retiring Philip joined a charity called FEW, (Furniture for Education Worldwide) who collect furniture that schools are throwing out and ship it to schools all over the world.
Simon Fawthrop
Currently serving as the Chairman of the Executive, Resources and Contracts Committee also Vice-Chairman of a planning sub-committee. He also serves on the Development Control, Environment and Audit Committees.
My heart goes out to the oppressed people of Iran, the most cherished things people have been a roof over their head, food in their mouths and love after that freedom of expression and freedom speech.
Rachel Rodwell
Green and Independent Alliance (Green Party), Member of Maidstone Borough Council
Matt Fisher
Matt Fisher, a Green Party councillor in St Albans
Incredible work – well done for your steadfast and selfless endeavors. I will share and promote wherever I can, to help put a stop to this dreadful regime.
I deeply appreciate your commitment to democracy, human rights, and equality in Iran. The bravery of Iranian women, girls, and men standing against oppression is truly inspiring, and I fully support the vital work of the Communication and Education Centre and the Iranian Academics Association in their fight for justice.
The crackdown on peaceful protests and the persecution of activists are unacceptable. As a member of the Green Party, I believe in a fair, free, and just society where no one is oppressed by poverty, ignorance, or conformity. The courage of those resisting tyranny in Iran embodies these values, and it is critical that we continue to support their struggle.
Ending global oppression requires collective action. I stand in solidarity with your efforts and encourage others to support your campaign. A free and democratic Iran is essential for a more peaceful and just world.
Thank you for all you are doing.
Cllr Matt Fisher
Cllr Matt Fisher
District Councillor for Clarence Ward, St Albans
Joe Tristram (Councillor for Banwell and Winscombe)
I am happy to support the work of David Afrash and the Iranian Academics Association in their longstanding championing of the democratic rights of the people of Iran. In particular I am supporting his work in getting people who have protested against the regime in Iran taken off Execution Row and where possible released from prison.
Joe Tristram (Councillor, Acting Leader of the North Somerset Green Party)
Mike Gilbert Party: Blue Revolution
Ward: Staniland Boston
It is important to me to do what little bit I can to support the oppressed people of Iran and to help those political prisoners held by the regime and threatened with execution.
Roger Dobson LibDem for Corby & Hayton
I am the first generation of my family since the time of Queen Victoria not to serve the crown in war. Whilst I have enjoyed the peace, tragically others are subject to injustice and tyranny. We must not ignore their suffering.
Neil Laurenson, Green Party Councillor
for St. Stephen ward – Worcester
I am appalled by the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime. I support the Call for Justice campaign on behalf of the victims of forced disappearances and arbitrary executions, and I commend David Afrash for his relentless efforts to achieve justice.