A courageous young Russian activist has revealed the shocking conditions inside a state-run children's home, detailing systematic abuse, censorship, and political indoctrination in an exclusive interview.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner faces a major legal and political storm over her controversial 'New Deal for Working People'. Top human rights barristers warn her plan to strengthen union power could violate fundamental rights and cripple the UK econom
Sir Keir Starmer vows a Labour government will prevent the UK from leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting a clear battle line with the Conservatives on human rights law and immigration policy.
Former Attorney General Sir Michael Ellis KC warns that Labour's plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights could create a 'lawyers' charter' and make it harder to deport dangerous asylum seekers, echoing Donald Trump's concerns.
In a major legal victory for migrant rights, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to remove asylum seekers from an Epping hotel. Discover the human rights arguments that secured their stay.
Nigel Farage's pledge to leave the ECHR if elected raises alarm among human rights advocates, who warn it could dismantle fundamental protections and isolate Britain on the world stage.
Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.
Exclusive: The US deports a Ugandan asylum seeker, Kilmer Abrego Garcia, despite court findings he would face 'certain persecution' for his sexuality, igniting a major row with Uganda and outrage from human rights groups.
The United States has announced new visa restrictions for Ugandan officials in response to the country's harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act. This decisive move signals a major diplomatic rift over human rights.
A Guardian investigation uncovers the alarming and unregulated rise in the online market for human bones and remains, raising serious ethical and legal questions in the UK and beyond.
A Nigerian father, previously denied asylum three times, has been granted the right to remain in Britain after a tribunal accepted his late claim that he faces persecution for being gay in his home country.
A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The UK's human rights watchdog has raised serious concerns over excessive police force during recent pro-Palestine demonstrations, calling for urgent reforms.
Four years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women face severe restrictions, including imprisonment for minor offences, as the regime enforces strict Islamic laws.
Gambia's parliament debates repealing the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), sparking global outrage and fears of regression in women's rights.
Peru's Congress has passed a contentious amnesty law granting immunity to military and police personnel involved in human rights abuses during protests. Critics warn it undermines justice and accountability.
A damning report highlights worsening human rights in Britain, citing rising anti-Semitic violence under Labour and growing curbs on free speech. The findings echo concerns from Donald Trump's administration.
The Trump administration has accused the UK of failing to uphold human rights standards, sparking a diplomatic row between the two allies.
A woman in Morocco has been arrested and threatened with stoning after wearing a T-shirt with the slogan 'Allah is a lesbian' in public, sparking outrage and debate over religious expression and LGBTQ+ rights.
A damning report reveals systemic human rights violations in US immigration detention centres, prompting calls for urgent reform from Senator Jon Ossoff.
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over alleged crimes against humanity, marking a significant escalation in global pressure on his regime.
A historic court ruling has struck down discriminatory colonial-era laws in the Caribbean, marking a major win for LGBTQ+ rights activists across the region.
New Zealand introduces groundbreaking electoral reforms to enhance Māori representation and align with international human rights standards, sparking both praise and debate.
The United States has announced new sanctions targeting Myanmar's military regime, intensifying pressure over ongoing human rights violations and suppression of democracy.
LGBTQ+ advocates in Hong Kong are pushing back against compulsory gender identification on official documents, arguing it violates privacy and human rights.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sparks outrage with proposed restrictions on IVF and LGBTQ+ rights, drawing criticism from opposition and advocacy groups.
Disturbing new footage shows Druze militants brutally forcing captives to chant anti-Syria slogans, sparking international outrage and calls for investigation into war crimes.
Activists expose a sadistic Russian officer dubbed 'Dr Evil' for his brutal torture of Ukrainian prisoners in a grim gulag-style prison.
The UN Human Rights Council has passed a resolution accusing Israel of potential war crimes in Gaza, while critics argue it overlooks Hamas's actions.