LexisNexis Congratulates Peter Greste
Announcement posted by LexisNexis Pacific 14 Dec 2015
2015 Australian Human Rights Medal Winner
Sydney, 14 December 2015: LexisNexis Pacific congratulates Peter Greste on winning the prestigious 2015 Australian Human Rights Medal, sponsored by LexisNexis.
Peter was selected as this year’s winner for his advocacy for freedom of speech and a free media following his arrest and detention for 400 days in Egypt on a charge or terrorism-related offences that was widely criticized around the world for the lack of evidence and political issues involved in the case.
Since his release, Peter has made numerous public appearances campaigning for the release of his colleagues and speaking about the importance of a free and unencumbered media in properly functioning democracy.
Chosen from a shortlist of five inspiring individuals including Maha Krayem Abdo, Rodney Croome, Professor Pat Dudgeon and Adam Goodes, the Human Rights Medal recognises individual Australians who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to freedom, justice and equality.
Jo Beckett, General Manager of LexisNexis Australia says: “We would like to congratulate Peter on his tireless drive to advocate for freedom of speech and a free media around the world. His willingness to use such a terrifying personal ordeal to advance this cause and help his colleagues is very honorable. We would also like to congratulate all finalists who show incredible commitment to advancing human rights in Australia and across the world”.
LexisNexis has also won an Australian Business Award this year for its commitment to advancing the Rule of Law across the Pacific, a comprehensive program of support which includes partnering with governments and non-profit organisations to make justice systems more efficient and transparent; as well as documenting and making accessible local, national and international laws to citizens and professionals, essential to the proper administration of justice in the region. In addition, as a founding member of the United National Global Compact, LexisNexis led contributions to the new Business for Rule of Law Global Framework.
For more information about LexisNexis Rule of Law program please visit http://www.lexisnexis.com.au/rule-of-law/
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Media Contact:
Louise Nealon, CallidusPR
T: +61 2 9283 4114
E: louise@calliduspr.com
Daphne Kavassilas, LexisNexis
T: +61 2 9422 2901
E: daphne.kavassilas@lexisnexis.com.au
About LexisNexis Legal & Professional
LexisNexis© Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of content and technology solutions that enable professionals in legal, corporate, tax, government, academic and non-profit organizations to make informed decisions and achieve better business outcomes. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. Today, LexisNexis Legal & Professional harnesses leading–edge technology and world–class content, to help professionals work in faster, easier and more effective ways. Through close collaboration with its customers, the company ensures organizations can leverage its solutions to reduce risk, improve productivity, increase profitability and grow their business. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 175 countries with 10,000 employees worldwide, is part of RELX Group plc, a world-leading provider of information solutions for professional customers across industries.
LexisNexis® Pacific is the leading provider of local and international news, business, tax and legal information, using leading-edge technology, tools and digital solutions. Both in Australia (www.lexisnexis.com.au) and New Zealand (www.lexisnexis.co.nz) LexisNexis Pacific works in close collaboration with its customers to provide content enabled-workflow systems for professionals in law firms, corporations, government, law enforcement, tax, accounting, academic institutions and compliance assessment.
Peter was selected as this year’s winner for his advocacy for freedom of speech and a free media following his arrest and detention for 400 days in Egypt on a charge or terrorism-related offences that was widely criticized around the world for the lack of evidence and political issues involved in the case.
Since his release, Peter has made numerous public appearances campaigning for the release of his colleagues and speaking about the importance of a free and unencumbered media in properly functioning democracy.
Chosen from a shortlist of five inspiring individuals including Maha Krayem Abdo, Rodney Croome, Professor Pat Dudgeon and Adam Goodes, the Human Rights Medal recognises individual Australians who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to freedom, justice and equality.
Jo Beckett, General Manager of LexisNexis Australia says: “We would like to congratulate Peter on his tireless drive to advocate for freedom of speech and a free media around the world. His willingness to use such a terrifying personal ordeal to advance this cause and help his colleagues is very honorable. We would also like to congratulate all finalists who show incredible commitment to advancing human rights in Australia and across the world”.
LexisNexis has also won an Australian Business Award this year for its commitment to advancing the Rule of Law across the Pacific, a comprehensive program of support which includes partnering with governments and non-profit organisations to make justice systems more efficient and transparent; as well as documenting and making accessible local, national and international laws to citizens and professionals, essential to the proper administration of justice in the region. In addition, as a founding member of the United National Global Compact, LexisNexis led contributions to the new Business for Rule of Law Global Framework.
For more information about LexisNexis Rule of Law program please visit http://www.lexisnexis.com.au/rule-of-law/
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Media Contact:
Louise Nealon, CallidusPR
T: +61 2 9283 4114
E: louise@calliduspr.com
Daphne Kavassilas, LexisNexis
T: +61 2 9422 2901
E: daphne.kavassilas@lexisnexis.com.au
About LexisNexis Legal & Professional
LexisNexis© Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of content and technology solutions that enable professionals in legal, corporate, tax, government, academic and non-profit organizations to make informed decisions and achieve better business outcomes. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. Today, LexisNexis Legal & Professional harnesses leading–edge technology and world–class content, to help professionals work in faster, easier and more effective ways. Through close collaboration with its customers, the company ensures organizations can leverage its solutions to reduce risk, improve productivity, increase profitability and grow their business. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 175 countries with 10,000 employees worldwide, is part of RELX Group plc, a world-leading provider of information solutions for professional customers across industries.
LexisNexis® Pacific is the leading provider of local and international news, business, tax and legal information, using leading-edge technology, tools and digital solutions. Both in Australia (www.lexisnexis.com.au) and New Zealand (www.lexisnexis.co.nz) LexisNexis Pacific works in close collaboration with its customers to provide content enabled-workflow systems for professionals in law firms, corporations, government, law enforcement, tax, accounting, academic institutions and compliance assessment.