About CWI
Our Staff
The staff have a wide experience of teaching and practising within the UK and internationally at the very highest legal and governmental levels.
CWI has well established relations with local Bars, judiciary, NGOs and the media within the UK and across Russia and Eastern Europe.
Our Work
CWI seeks to specifically address the principle of fair trial and transparency of court proceedings, as well as a range of related, justice-focused issues including, legal assistance/ protection for children and other vulnerable groups, mediation, restorative justice and humane prison regimes.
CWI became a registered charity on 26 May 2015
Our Methods
Our focus is on disseminating ideas of best practice and governance from countries where there is an already well-established judicial system to countries in transition. In doing so CWI also encourages and develops open and active lines of communication between committed professionals across international borders.
Our Funding
We also warmly welcome private sponsorhsip and donations.
Citizens’ Watch International
Citizens’ Watch International is a UK registered charity dedicated to promoting access to justice where human rights are at risk, particularly in Russia and the former Soviet Bloc countries.