Rhys is an experienced international criminal law and human rights law practitioner, based in London and the Hague. He has a particular interest in the Middle East and the rights of journalists. Rhys is in demand as a commentator on international human rights and regularly appears both on television and in print. He is a frequent speaker at human rights events at the United Nations in Geneva and the House of Commons. Rhys often comments for Al-Jazeera Television, and has recently written for the Times, Guardian and Independent newspapers. Rhys combines his international work with a busy and diverse domestic common law practice in England and Wales.

Called 2004, Grays Inn.

Admitted to lists of Defence Counsel before the International Criminal Court, Special Tribunal for Lebanon and the Kosovo Specialist Chambers. International Bar Association.

MA (Hons) Law, Trinity College, University of Cambridge.