Kalisher/Doughty Street 2022 Death Penalty Project Intern selected

We are delighted to announce that Deri Molyneux has been awarded the 2022 Kalisher Trust/Doughty Street Chambers Death Penalty Project Internship. Deri commenced the internship in January and gave the following testimonial:

“I am delighted to have been offered the Kalisher-DPP internship. This acknowledgement of my potential to succeed at the criminal Bar has given me a real confidence boost. I look forward to developing practical legal skills which will be invaluable for my future career and gaining a unique insight into the role of a legal NGO. I am grateful to the Kalisher Trust for its support in pursuing this opportunity.”

Congratulations to Deri!

The Death Penalty Project (DPP) is a legal action charity, based in London, working to promote and protect the human rights of those facing the death penalty.

DPP provides free legal representation to death row prisoners worldwide, with a particular focus on the Commonwealth – currently operating in over 30 countries. It also provides access to justice to vulnerable prisoners, including juveniles, those who suffer from mental health issues and victims of domestic abuse. To complement its legal work, DPP delivers capacity-building programmes to judges, lawyers and mental health professionals and others working within the criminal justice system. It also commissions original research and engages with governments and key stakeholders to support a more informed debate on the death penalty.

Driven by a belief that the death penalty is cruel and often discriminates against the poorest and most disadvantaged members of society, DPP works strategically to safeguard the rights of those facing the death penalty and other vulnerable prisoners. Its work has saved the lives of thousands of prisoners and transformed the legal landscape in the countries in which it operates.

For further information regarding our internships and master awards, please see the relevant section of our website.