On Friday 31 May, Majed Kheir, a dynamic, young criminal lawyer with Kheir Lawyers (a prominent law firm based in Bankstown) addressed Sydney University students on the legalities of protests and the rights of protesters. As previously reported by AMUST, Sydney University has been the site of a student encampment since mid-April, focusing on the Gaza crisis and the University’s ties with the weapons company Thales. A devout Muslim with a real passion for justice, Mr Kheir has been actively involved in a number of high-profile matters concerning Gaza, also representing individuals charged at pro-Palestine protests and securing the dismissal of all charges.
Additionally, he collaborated with major religious organisations to address media narratives and law enforcement approaches towards young Muslims in southwest Sydney, advocating for fair treatment and justice. Regular AMUST contributor John Mahoney recently caught up with Majed Kheir, who provided some important information, which should be of great interest to readers: Successful lawyer Majed Kheir. John Mahoney: Salam Alaykum, Majed.
Thank you for your time today and congratulations on the great advocacy work you are doing, particularly with regard to the Sydney University Palestine encampment and also providing legal representation for the protesters charged. Can you tell us about your journey to becoming a criminal lawyer? Majed Kheir: As a young kid growing up, I idolised my father in many ways and sought to emulate h.
